Where to take 2012 Ford Focus power steering?
Where to take 2012 Ford Focus power steering?
They suggested taking the vehicle to a Ford Dealer because it was an ongoing issue with 2012 Ford Focus’. After 4 months the power steering completely failed. We took it to Fremont Ford in Fremont/Newark, CA.
Are there any problems with the 2012 Ford Focus?
The 2012 is the first Focus to offer Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). It’s also the first year with massive power steering failure. These things are not mutually exclusive. And while you wait for your steering to disappear, you’ll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or won’t shift at all.
What was the cause of the Ford Focus power steering failure?
Ended up filing a complaint, Case #CAS14608637 with Ford to regarding the dealer and power steering failure situation. According to Fremont Ford, the cause of the power steering failure was the DMC connector, associated wiring from the steering computer to the steering module and the steering module/steering gear.
What to do if your power steering fails?
Steering control module was reset by local auto shop. They said there wasn’t much they could do short of starting to replace parts in the system. They suggested taking the vehicle to a Ford Dealer because it was an ongoing issue with 2012 Ford Focus’. After 4 months the power steering completely failed.
Is the power steering on a 2012 Ford Focus SEL?
I purchased a used 2012 Ford Focus SEL about 14 months ago. Tonight, started the car and got an alert on the dash about the power steering system along with the orange safety alert icon. The car had no power steering at all. I turned the car off and then restarted.
The 2012 is the first Focus to offer Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). It’s also the first year with massive power steering failure. These things are not mutually exclusive. And while you wait for your steering to disappear, you’ll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or won’t shift at all.
Why does my steering feel heavy in my Ford Focus?
If your Focus does not have a modified suspension, get underneath and look for damage and/or get your vehicle checked out ASAP. If, for example, you have a bent tie rod, you could potentially lose control of your car. Problem: The steering feels really heavy and hard to turn.
Steering control module was reset by local auto shop. They said there wasn’t much they could do short of starting to replace parts in the system. They suggested taking the vehicle to a Ford Dealer because it was an ongoing issue with 2012 Ford Focus’. After 4 months the power steering completely failed.
