Ford Focus steering problems by year
2,096 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 19 Focus model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 927 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 30 | 4% | 47,500 mi | |
| 2017 Focus | 20 | 2% | 61,800 mi | |
| 2016 Focus | 45 | 4% | 48,778 mi | |
| 2015 Focus | 93 | 9% | 62,219 mi | |
| 2014 Focus | 219 | 8% | 52,818 mi | |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% | 75,618 mi | |
| 2012 Focus | 927 | 25% | 79,000 mi | |
| 2011 Focus | 10 | 9% | — | |
| 2010 Focus | 13 | 5% | 58,000 mi | |
| 2009 Focus | 9 | 4% | — | |
| 2008 Focus | 12 | 5% | — | |
| 2007 Focus | 13 | 3% | 59,360 mi | |
| 2006 Focus | 5 | 2% | — | |
| 2005 Focus | 18 | 4% | 60,133 mi | |
| 2004 Focus | 29 | 7% | 54,111 mi | |
| 2003 Focus | 73 | 7% | 71,000 mi | |
| 2002 Focus | 53 | 6% | 45,793 mi | |
| 2001 Focus | 86 | 5% | 41,500 mi | |
| 2000 Focus | 168 | 5% | 63,147 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the steering. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.