17 problems related to steering failed 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.
The steering assist keeps failing on this car that I bough for my 16 year old daughter making it next to impossible to steer while driving. This is a major safety issue. Luckily the one time it happened while she was driving it was on a straight road. It has happened several times on start up. For has recalled this same steering issues on other models with the exact same electronic steering with the exact same problems. But not the Ford Focus! someone is going to be seriously injured from this if there is no recall. Many people can't afford 2k to fix it themselves. Shame on you Ford!.
"steering assist fault". . "steering loss". Vehicle experienced steering loss while driving at 45 mph and nearly cause a fatal accident. Electronic steering assist can fail with out warning, which results in loss of steering while vehicle is in motion potentially endangering the driver, passengers as well as other motorists. This is a huge safety issue and must be addressed immediately.
My electronic steering assist system failed, I was driving back from doing errands, pulled into my apartment complex and the yellow light came on and the error code came on,my steering locked up couldn't turn steer wheel, lucky I was going slow pulled in parking space. . This has come on before but then just went off,I can't imagine going any faster and the steering cease up,I think its dangerous ,I got towed to dealership,now is on backorder and is going to take some time,thank you.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the the steering column failed. The contact stated that while driving, the steering would pulled to the left and right failing to stay straight. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to koons falls church Ford dealer, (1051 e broad st, falls church, va 22044) and stafford Ford Lincoln of salisbury dealer, (1902 n salisbury blvd, salisbury, MD 21801) and was diagnosed that the rock and pinion for the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. Aw.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While the vehicle was idling at a red light to make a turn, it lost steering ability and "steering assist fault" and "service rdq,d" appeared on the message center. The vehicle was towed to automax Ford (3301 e central texas expy, killeen, TX 76543) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
The steering failure was noticed driving at high way speed as it became very difficult to maintain a straight line of travel. Once I determined something was wrong I pulled over to run the cars built in diagnostic. The diagnostic claimed there was a steering fault and service was needed but appeared as if the vehicle was still functional. I then decided to shut the vehicle off and restart it, once restarted the error message "steering loss stop safely" appeared and the steering was effectively locked up.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the power assist steering module malfunctioned and seized. Westland Ford (3450 wall Ave, ogden, ut 84401, (801) 629-5500) was able to replicate the failure and a module was reprogrammed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they, with the help of the manufacturer, stated that the steering rack failed. The vehicle was not repaired again because the contact was informed that he would have to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel failed and was difficult to turn. Also, the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to jarrett scott Ford of plant city (2000 e baker st, plant city, FL 33563 (877) 751-9729) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel stalled and the steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jones Ford casa grande, 1932 n pinal Ave, casa grande, az 85122) where it was diagnosed that the steering pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and contacted the dealer, but no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 81,972.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the electric power steering (eps) failed to function. Also, the "steering assist failed" message flashed and the steering wheel became extremely tight while attempting to turn left or right. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer issued two tsbs for the steering, but there was no eps recall for this year, make, and model vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Backing out of the driveway, my steering locked and "steering assist failure. Service needed" appeared then disappeared. I almost hit a tree behind me. When I got the car to the shop I was told that the entire power steering compound gear assembly unit had to be replaced and it would cost me $1700. Not only is this issue expensive but extremely dangerous. I was lucky it happened in the driveway and not actually on my way to or from work with rush hour traffic, causing an accident.
Driving down the road at 35 when a steering failure warning popped up on the screen we drove a short distance to a gas station by then the power steering was completely gone. We did leave the gas station just trying to limp it home not far out of the gas station the steering completely locks up. Had it towed to the closest Ford dealer. $1900 to have the steering module replaced. I had just had the car in a month ago because the transmission failed. That was on recall so no cost. I'll tell ya I feel punched in the stomach and cant believe Ford does not take responsibility for all their faulty parts. Launching a complaint with Ford. New richmond, WI bought used in 10/17 Ford Focus 2013 86000miles.
While driving vehicle steering wheel locked and �assisted steering failure� notice came up on dashboard.
I drove my car to pick my grandson up came parked car went to get back in it to leave steering assist failure flashed on and I had a hard time steering it at the Ford dealership said the steering is all messed up and it's going to cost over 2000 to fix. Ive had this car for 4 months and this makes the second time it's been in the garage. First time the key fell apart. Now the steering is gone.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became inoperable and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to bolton Ford (1500 e college street, lake charles, la 70607) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
While driving on highway making sweeping rh turn steering wheel suddenly turned to the left enough that I crossed into another lane. Got off highway, no warning indicators. Went through town and on bumpy pavement or low speed turns steering wheel would fight my efforts to turn. Called dealer and drove the car there the next morning. Finally a warning appeared that said steering assist failure. It was then I realized car was twitching in / out of manual steering and would jerk steering wheel from my hands if I didn't keep a death grip on the wheel. This 2013 Focus has had clutch pack replacement, tcm failure and horn intermit working. If you don't hold wheel tight I could see a crash would be likely. This car scares me but can't afford a new car, heck this is a new car with 65,000 miles on it. Can't wait to see dealer bill for this. Ugh.
Driving from home, made two turns with the steering somewhat "grabbing" both times, but after getting to maintain speed at about 50 mph it seems to be fine, until I went to make a small adjustment in direction, started getting a steering failure and the steering just stuck, so I turned hard to over correct (like you would in a car w/ no power steering) and suddenly it let loose, shooting to the other side of the lane and grabbed again and repeated again. By now im starting to get concerned and slow down, but the next time it grabbed completely stuck in that direction and the error changed to "steering loss", I slammed on the brakes before veering off the road, and thankfully not far from home. However, I was terrified, and thankfully my wife and children were not in the car, or we were in the middle of our hour commute! now after talking to the dealer we are up for $1300 in repairs and only 8000 miles out of factory warranty. No car until this is fixed! completely need to replace the epas, this is unacceptable Ford!.