2011 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 348
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 348 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 75 records
- steering wheel · 40 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- hard turn · 12 records
- steering assist · 11 records
- turn steering · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 100 |
| 30–60k mi | 86 |
| 100–150k mi | 71 |
| 1–30k mi | 54 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Truck darts to left across center lane of road with out notice it feels as if though it is stuck there i must use a tug on steering wheel to pull it back it releases quickly causing over correction and almost causing running off right side of road i am afraid to drive this truck over 40 miles per hr. I purchased this truck new, i welcome the factory warrenty rept. To come drive it just a couple of miles to see just…
ODI 11051105
Steering
While driving, the steering wheel gets stuck to the left with any slight movement. Slight turn to the right and it gets stuck to the left when returning to the neutral position and when slightly turned to the left, it gets stuck when trying to return to the neutral position. It has happened at lower speeds on city roads and at high speed on the interstate and poses a very real safety risk!
ODI 10895871
Steering
While turning the power steering went out. I was not going fast but it straightened out the truck and luckily there was no one in the left lane. The power steering assist as well as the service advancetrac warning messages came on. I was able to get the vehicle home but definitely dangerous to drive. The truck is at the dealer and hopefully being fixed. This is a scary failure and should be addressed. A few…
ODI 10819375
Steering
While driving down and interstate "power steering assist failure" warning comes up and i lost all power steering. I was able to muscle the car home and after calling the dealer the service manager said they had no idea why that would happen. After researching on the site, it seems this is a common problem that is recalled in some model years but not in others. I have been complaining about the "service advancetrak"…
ODI 10811579
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized, which caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10811383
Steering
I was driving down a state highway, and signaled for a right turn. As i slowed and began my turn the power steering system quit and because of the increased turning effort i wound up on the wrong side of the road onto which i was turning. A warning message appeared on my dash that i had a power steering failure. I muscled the truck over to the side of the road. I turned off the engine and restarted it. The power…
ODI 10795165
Steering
I have seen many posts about the same issue with fellow 2011 ford f-150 owners. My truck also locked up on me driving on a city street during lunch hour and when i took it to the dealer (under warranty) they advised after diagnostics that the electronic rack and pinion needed to be changed. After hearing a ridiculous price of $1800.00 (part and labor) i asked why was it not covered under drivetrain warranty in which…
ODI 10806742
Steering
2011 ford f150 ecoboost with 23,000 miles: while travelling at speeds 45 mph and greater, the steering becomes difficult to maneuver or correct during at speed turns, (ie. Driving on twisting highways). The local ford dealer inspected the problem and stated that the epas system needed replacing and that the vehicle was unsafe and to not drive it. The estimate called for a $1160 steering gear part, and $80 "adjust…
ODI 10794475
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i drive my power steering will go out as i'm turning it will be fine one min and the next min i'm in the grass trying not to die
ODI 10789567
Steering
At speed when turning left the steering sticks, and does not return to center when you let go of the wheel. Most noticeable on highway in a left hand turn.
ODI 10788778
Steering
While driving the vehicle at approximately 40mph, down a windy, canyon road, i noticed a loud squealing noise as i was rounding a left turn at two different intervals of my steering to the left. At each interval/squeal, i noticed the vehicle was not actually turning, causing me to almost miss the turn and go off the road. I was able to slow down to about 15mph, and with continued force pulling the steering wheel…
ODI 10783349
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 15 mph, the steering column seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10778849
Steering
My 2011 f150, at just under 60,000 miles, started to have the steering lock up. It can still be turned, but only with considerable effort. This seems to happen mainly on the highway after the wheel has not been moved for a few seconds. The dealer said the rack needs to be replaced (a $2k job), and it is not covered under warranty, which seems unbelievable.
ODI 10787068
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the vehicle drifted slightly to the left and the brake pedal was hard when depressed. The vehicle continued to drift and crashed into the front of another vehicle. The contact stated that the "service advancetrac" warning message displayed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Crash reported
ODI 10767381
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While making a left turn, the electronic assist for the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 10763571
Steering
Noticed a sticking spot in long sweeping turns at 35+ mph that was manageable. Turned into concernig clicking sounds while turning wheel in any direction. Scared to drive ended up at dealership and diagnosed as another issue with epas and binding. Replaced rack and pinion assembly. Expecting to see more of this as these systems are now being tested. Hopefully ford owns up to design/reliability flaws on this safety…
ODI 10761419
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
2011 f-150 fx4. Service advancetrac warning light displays. It comes on when i start up the vehicle stationary. The turn signals stop working, too. The next day the light will be off. Appears to be a common manufacturing defect that should be a recall just like on the 2014 f-150s as it is a issues of safety.
ODI 10810881
Steering
This concerns ford motor company safety recall # 14s09. Ford motor co. Internal letter from [xxx]. Dated june 10, 2014 to dealers. A "do not drive warning." this letter applies to only select 2014 f150 models. My ford f150 fx4; 2011 has an "identical" problem with the same required part number and repair needed. Only instead of being a recall it is classified as a repair at a cost of $1,641.00. I have documentation…
ODI 10789291
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the power steering would momentarily malfunction and the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.
ODI 10781135
Steering
Power steering assist fault came on .lost power steering almost got in a accident. Almost hit a semi ..took in to shop and they said,faulty gear box...someone is going to get killed.you are recalling 2015 on this same issue..ford need to step up and fix this problem on all electrical power steering i.am going to seek a lawyer on this problem..they say it going to cost me 2500.00.....i don't have this amount to fit…
ODI 10758999
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred on two other occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
ODI 10748139
Electrical System · Steering
Steering sticks when turning left. It is as if the power steering quits working. Happens at all speeds. Dash lights come off and on at different times-appears to have no connection to light switches
ODI 10825408
Steering
At 45,000 miles, service advancetrac light would come on when performing tight turns (ex. Parking). After the service light appeared, turn signal wouldn't work or would only work when held down. This issue occurred off and on until vehicle was brought in for service at 50,700 miles. Entire steering rack had to be replaced. Part not covered under warranty, replacement cost was around $1500.
ODI 10808748
Steering
I was making a series of turns in a parking lot looking for a building on a college campus and then without warning i lost power steering. A warning light came on and said that there is a braking assist fault. I finally was able to muscle my truck into a parking space and shut the truck off. When i turned the truck back on my power steering was back. It went on for two days without happening again, until today…
ODI 10734092
Steering
While driving 45mph down a straight road, my dash displayed the following error "power steering fault" and my power steering stopped working. I pulled over and stopped to read the manual. It says if/when this happens turn your vehicle off for 10 seconds and restart. If the error message appears again, take the vehicle to a dealership immediately. My concern is, how can an electronic error appear for "power steering…
ODI 10727051