Ten problems related to power steering light on have been reported for the 2013 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2013 Focus.
I was driving on a normal street I hade the green light to turn left and as I was turning the steering wheel got really hard I almost crash to a pole. . . Then a (power steering service light came on) this is the first time that light came on I was looking for some information about the power steering and it seems im not the only one that have the same problem. .
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving there was a grinding sound and the wheeel locked while the contact made a turn. The steering assit fault light came on and the contact could no longer turn her steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer jimmy granger Ford natchitoches 7501 la-1, natchitoches, la 71457 (318) 252-8559. They said it was the rack and pinion system that malfunctioned and needed to be replaced the entire system for over $2415. The manufacturer confirmed that there was no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's home and is currently unrepaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. Tf.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The contact stated the electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was able to park the vehicle at a near gas station. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 88,000. Dp.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed, the power steering warning light illuminated continuously. The contact mentioned the light was not illuminating after the vehicle was restarted. In addition, after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated the vehicle was able to be driven however, the steering wheel was very stiff. The vehicle was taken to corwin Ford of springfield 3241 s glenstone Ave, springfield, mo 65804 where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Ak.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact states that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle's power steering completely failed while the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact has previously contacted a dealership (j. C. Lewis Ford 9505 abercorn st, savannah, GA 31406 (912) 210-5676) being that this failure initially began upon starting the vehicle, the contact would then restart the vehicle and the vehicle would resume normally. The dealership informed him that they would not fix this failure due to it not a recall; the contact also informed the manufacturer about this failure and was given the same information. The vehicle has not been repaired and the failure mileage was 90,000. Jo.
Backing out of driveway, steering became very difficult, the power steering default light came on. This has happened twice in the past. My car has 80,000 miles on it. I am more than ticked off because this is not the only problem I have had with this car. Last year it was my transmission computer that went out. There was a recall and it was repaired, but I am still having problems with the transmission performance. They say buy american made, but I will never buy another Ford of any kind.
I was driving and out of no where the information light came on notify me that the steering assist fault light and the steering wheel wouldn't turn.
I was driving on a side street at about 15 mph when I noticed it became difficult to steer the car. The steering assist warning light came on. It was now difficult to make turns. It felt like manual steering from the 1960's. There was no warning; it just happened. I took the Ford Focus to my mechanic. He plugged the car into the computer for a diagnostic report. He found nothing wrong with it. He loosened the battery cables and made a few other inspections. The steering assist light was no longer on and the car ran well. Having the power steering go out without warning was scary. I've never had this problem with any car.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, there was a warning alarm and the power steering default critical light illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford fusion. The contact stated while he drove 65 mph the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 350.