CarComplaints.com Notes: Ford changed a lot of things for its 3rd generation, just none of them were a good idea.
The transmission tends to hesitate and jerk when accelerating. The new electronically-driven power steering can fail suddenly and without warning. Even Ford's SYNC can be a headache. Actually, scratch that last one — it's always been a headache.
2.0
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to state college Ford Lincoln (3140 West college ave, state college, pa 16801, (814) 238-5041) where it was diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- State College, PA, USA
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- State College, PA, USA