Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2012 Ford Fiesta. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel vibrate (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |
Randomly my steering wheel will get locked up when driving. It makes it hard to turn. The safety warning comes on. Sometimes I can turn the vehicle off and back on a half hour later and the problem just disappears. Sometimes it takes longer. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began to shake abnormally. The steering wheel vibrated and would steer the vehicle into the opposite direction upon turning. The steering wheel also seized for a brief moment. Read details...
Tie rods and sway bars wore out at 32k miles and 5 years ,1 month, as did original tires. . Expected longer wear than this on such a new car, as I have gone > 100k on my previous small Ford suspensions untouched. Dealer wanted >$1100 to repair. Read details...