2013 Ford Focus steering problems
273 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Ford Focus — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Mar 20, 2026
“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…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 Focus | 20 | 2% |
| 2016 Focus | 45 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 93 | 9% |
| 2014 Focus | 219 | 8% |
| 2012 Focus | 927 | 25% |
| 2011 Focus | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 Focus | 13 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Focus | 12 | 5% |
| 2007 Focus | 13 | 3% |
| 2006 Focus | 5 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.