How many steering complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 273 steering complaints for the 2013 Focus, which is 13% of all 2,111 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Ford Focus?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this year's steering complaints.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2013 Focus?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 74,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause crashes on the 2013 Focus?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints for this model year.

Is the 2013 Focus worse for steering complaints than other Focus years?

The 2013 Focus's 273 steering complaints and 13% share are lower than the 2012 model's 927 complaints and 25% share, but higher than most other years like 2016 (45 complaints, 4%) and 2017 (20 complaints, 2%).

2013 Ford Focus Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 273 steering complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, 13% of all complaints filed for that year, with 7 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 74,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 273; 13% of 2,111
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 74,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel seizes or locks up without warning, sometimes during turns or at highway speed, and can cause loss of control.
Power steering assist fails suddenly, making the wheel very hard to turn and requiring both hands to hold it straight.
Steering becomes sticky or jerky at highway speeds, with the car wandering and needing frequent small corrections.
Tie rod failure reported at low mileage led to a wheel separating from the vehicle and a crash.
Power steering assist indicator cycles on and off, with the wheel briefly locking into manual mode until the light clears.
Electric power steering failure tied to fault codes, reported with a repair quote near the vehicle's higher mileage.

When 2013 Ford Focus steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2013, latest Mar 20, 2026.

273 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q4 (17).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201013 (5%)
201110 (9%)
2012927 (25%)
2013273 (13%)
2014221 (8%)
201593 (9%)
201645 (4%)
201720 (2%)
201830 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 273 steering complaints for the 2013 Focus, which is 13% of all 2,111 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Ford Focus?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this year's steering complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2013 Focus?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 74,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause crashes on the 2013 Focus?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 7 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints for this model year.
Is the 2013 Focus worse for steering complaints than other Focus years?: The 2013 Focus's 273 steering complaints and 13% share are lower than the 2012 model's 927 complaints and 25% share, but higher than most other years like 2016 (45 complaints, 4%) and 2017 (20 complaints, 2%).