Two problems related to steering have been reported for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While in the driveway and stationary, I turned on the car and the "power steering assist" warning light came on. The power steering was not operable and the steering went into manual making it almost impossible to turn the wheel. After the mechanic evaluated this, it was determined the sensor needs to be replaced. The part alone is $1100 and that does not include labor. Rather costly. There are many, many complaints found about this specific issue with a simple google search. Other Ford cars have received a recall on this part. It seems particularly odd and extremely irresponsible on Ford's behalf to not concede to the defect on this particular year/make/model and issue a recall for replacement at no cost to the consumer.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. While the gear shifter was placed in reverse, the steering wheel inadvertently locked and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mclaughlin (950 n main st, sumter, SC 29150 (803) 773-1481) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
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