2013 Ford Focus steering problems

273 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 273
of this car's complaints: 13%
typical mileage: 75,000
crashes: 7
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Linkages: tie rod assembly
2
Rack and pinion: rack
1
Rack and pinion
1
Electric power assist system
1
Column
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Focus steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Ford Focus steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 89 Steering lock-up 34 Pulling 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 Ford Focus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 20, 2026 · Steering · MA

Steering wheel became hard to turn and then no steering and steering loss Stop safely came on the instrument panel, had car towed home and have had no one look at it yet

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Steering · VA

During recent freezing weather, upon starting the car and attempting to turn, I realized that the steering wheel was frozen solid. While researching what could have happened, the war warmed up enough to melt the water in the electric power assisted steering motor, allowing the vehicle to turn. Now, the EPAS is seized up completely. If I had been driving when it locked up completely, it could have proved fatal. The problem has not been reproduced, as it just happened in the last couple of weeks. I never got any check engine light pertaining to this issue. OBDII showed not errors for the EPAS.

Filed Aug 19, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · TX

While driving, the electric power steering went out. I purchased this vehicle on Aug 15 2025 and the Carfax report did not have any information pertaining to an issue with EPAS. To have this repaired will cost me over $3k which I was not prepared for. Being that other Ford vehicles have this EPAS recall, shouldn't a recall be made on the 2013 Ford Focus as well.

Filed Jan 29, 2025 · Steering, Transmission · AZ

The vehicles power steering assist has failed and there are active recalls from the same manufacturer and year but not my specific VIN.

Filed Jan 4, 2025 · Steering · NH

Power steering malfunction. Wheel not working on low temperature.

Filed Aug 9, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · CO

Electrical Power Steering. While driving the steering suddenly locked up. There was no prior indication. Upon having a Master Mechanic check the vehicle, it was stated that it is a common problem seen by mechanics and after researching online searches, the Ford Focus vehicles from 2010-2014 have experienced the same issue. This is an absolute hazard. The cost to repair will be close to $4, 000. I am requesting that an immediate recall she be mandated by Ford. This was a close call for me on a main Freeway.

Filed Jul 17, 2024 · Steering · KS

Power steering assist pump stopped intermittently, than stop completely

Filed Jun 29, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Unknown

Filed Dec 14, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · NY

My Ford Focus has a Steering Assist Fault. It failed in October 2022, and now I'm having to pay for replacement of the system because there is no recall on it for the Focus, unlike other models.

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Steering · TX

The intermittent power steering issues are now permanent and it is extremely difficult to turn the wheel.

Questions about the 2013 Ford Focus steering

Does the 2013 Ford Focus have steering problems?

Owners have filed 273 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Ford Focus, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Ford Focus steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Focus steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Focus have bad steering?

The Ford Focus model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (927 complaints), 2013 (273 complaints) and 2014 (223 complaints).