Ford Fiesta owners have reported 72 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While driving my car with my two little nieces in the backseat, I heard a sound that made me think a wheel was coming off. As long as I was driving straight, the vehicle seemed to be okay. But when I made a turn onto the next road, something broke underneath the car and we began to spin around. Read details...
I had complained of a grinding or clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. Sound and shudder to steering wheel seemed like it was between steering wheel and steering gear. I looked up online articles and it mentioned steering by wire and other misdirection. Read details...
Crunching noise in steering wheel when turning. Duplicated concern trace noise to lower steering column . Repair would cost $455. I bought as a used car in August 2017 Read details...
While driving the power steering suddenly failed making steering extremely difficult narrowly avoid accident Read details...
Intermediate steering shaft failure at 42,000 miles. Upper joint has failed. This comprises steering greatly. New part ordered replacing myself as this is no longer under warranty. Read details...