2015 Ford Focus: steering wheel locks up

Filed Feb 5, 2025 · Steering · 64,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized momentarily, due to a sudden loss of power steering functionality, causing the vehicle to cross over to the other side of the road, eventually stopping in a patch of grass on the side of the road. The contact continued to drive the vehicle with manual steering. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall for the steering. The contact used a diagnostic tool and retrieved a power steering fault code. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2021 · Steering · 52,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with electric power steering module failure. The electric power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Fuel system, Steering · 70,000 miles · NJ

Steering seized up at 70k miles. Elec. Rack & pinion needs replacing $2800! This should not happen at 70k miles - extremely dangerous and expensive to fix on a 5 yr old car. Transmission stutters - was recalled, "fixed" and still hesitates occasionally. Never take an intersection for granted because car might stutter - extremely dangerous sometimes. Gas tank recalled - fixed.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Steering · 74,000 miles · MA

Received error message and then steering wheel locked up. Can't get it unlocked had car towed to dealership and they said steering system failed and it's not on recall or covered under warranty. They want $2000 to fix it.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Steering · TN

I was driving on the highway going 60 and my steering wheel locked up and an alert popped up on my dash saying 'driver assist fault. Repair required', it went away after about 30 minutes but it has happened once again since then and the first occurrence only happened yesterday. And as well to that my transmission which is a 6 speed is stiff and sticks a lot where I can't change gears immediately.

Filed Jun 6, 2019 · Steering · 23,276 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact arrived at his destination and turned off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the "steering fault, service immediately" warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized in position. The vehicle was towed to franklin ford (located at 175 east central street, franklin, ma 02038) where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,276.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Steering · 42,300 miles · WA · crash

While trying to make a slight left turn from curb side parking to get on the road, the steering wheel seized without warning and since I was not able to make it turn to the right I was hit in the front by a car coming from behind. The vehicle was turned off and resetarted. In addition when the cops arrived to the scene of collision they requested to see if the car can be moved and when I shifted into drive, the instrument panel displayed reversed and the vehicle moved backwards instead of forward. The vehicle had to be towed to cooks auto rebuild lake city seattle. The officer who reported to the scene of collision issued me a moving violation ticket via mail with reason of wrong turn from park not knowing the real steering wheel mechanical failure. I paid the ticket to avoid late fees and fines.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 42,800 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. The vehicle was towed to bo beuckman quality ford (15675 manchester rd, ellisville, mo 63011, (636) 227-5700) where it was diagnosed that the electrical box was malfunctioning, which affected the power steering. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls to cover the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,800. *bf

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Steering · 85,000 miles · TX

Steering wheel makes a loud sound when making turns. When turning left, steering wheel locks in place and needs to be corrected by turning right. Very dangerous when making sharp left turns or even just left curves.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Steering · 6,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became very difficult to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Steering, Wheels · 216,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 26 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the passenger side wheels made an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 216,000.