Vehicle Safety Hub
RecallsVIN LookupZero Recalls

Vehicle Safety Hub

Free vehicle safety data powered by NHTSA government records. Recalls, complaints, and reliability information for every car, truck, and SUV.

Browse by Make

  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Ford
  • Chevrolet
  • Nissan
  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Subaru

Tools

  • VIN Lookup
  • Recent Recalls
  • Compare Vehicles
  • Zero-Recall Vehicles

About

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2026 Vehicle Safety Hub. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any government agency.

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1. Home
  2. >Ford
  3. >Focus
  4. >2011
  5. >Steering

2011 Ford Focus Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Focus has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Ford Focus

Electrical
23
Powertrain
18
Other
12
Structure
12
Steering
9
Latches & Locks
9
Wheels
5
Airbags
4
Speed Control
4
Engine
3
Suspension
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 24, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Feb 1, 2024STEERINGMy car made grinding sounds when turning the steering wheel. My mechanic found a leak on Power Steer...
Feb 11, 2020STEERING,SUSPENSIONBACKING UP THE WHEEL BARELY TURNS AND IT LOCKS UP WHILE BACKING UP, MAKING TURNS, THE WHEEL LOCKS UP...
Aug 28, 2018STEERINGMY POWER STEERING TURNS ON AND OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I HAVE HAD TIE ROD ENDS, RACK, PINION, POWER STE...
Mar 1, 2016STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FOCUS. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE WARNING LIGHTS ILL...
Jun 11, 2015STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUPON ENTERING A SCHOOL ZONE AND DECELERATING TO 35 MPH, WHILE ENTERING INTO A LEFT CURVE THE POWER S...
Mar 28, 2015STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY...
Sep 6, 2012STEERINGDRIVING IN THE FAST LANE UPHILL IN A MOUNTAINOUS AREA OF FREEWAY APPROX 65-70 MILES PER HOUR. WHILE ...
Jul 2, 2012STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRESTHE CAR HAS POOR STEERING, POOR SUSPENSION CONTROL OVER BUMPS, AN ACKNOWLEDGED BUT UNREPAIRED TRANSM...

Explore More

2011 Ford Focus Full Report→All Ford Models→