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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while making a turn at approximately 10 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle was shut down and restarted but to no avail. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence by applying excessive force to the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the electric power steering motor and the…
ODI 10544258
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering system malfunctioned and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who stated that the entire rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the rack and pinion replaced. The failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10548266
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
We were traveling down the interstate when the red battery light came on. Shortly thereafter loss of power steering, loss of stability control (per dash indicator), and loss of power brakes. I have had the alternator replaced 2 separate times since for a total of three (3) alternators as well as one new battery. Now truck is in shop again for same malfunction. 2011 ford f150 lariat. Crew cab. V-6 engine. Only 54000…
ODI 10683737
Steering
This vehicle has a slight yet consistent knock felt in the steering wheel at various speeds, primarily while going over small bumps or cracks in the road. It feels as though something is loose or worn-out in the steering or suspension. The dealership that sold the vehicle checked out the truck on 9/23/2013 and said everything is fine. This is a grave concern as a failure in the steering system can be extremely…
ODI 10545049
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact was driving 50 mph and attempting a left turn when the steering wheel seized. The contact had to pull the steering wheel back into its normal position. The vehicle was inspected by a local dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident and offered to pay a percentage of the repair cost to have it repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10537428
Steering
While driving with a 5,500 pound camp trailer in tow the vehicle developed significant vibration and feed back from the road. The problem came about after approximately 20k miles on the truck. I would notice it primarily over joints in the road and any road imperfections also notice it and hear a clunking when off road on dirt roads. The clunking is intermittant but is there. It feels as if there is a loose…
ODI 10560223
Steering
While driving the truck the steering wheel begins to knock, clunk and vibrate badly, to a point it becomes hard to hold onto the wheel as the sensation is overly disturbing to your hands. It feels like something is loose in the steering system and it continues to get worse. Heat is a major component. The hotter it is outside, the worse the knocking gets, to a point some play can be felt in the steering. On a 90…
ODI 10521961
Steering
Electronic power assisted steering (epas) on 2011 ford f150 ecoboost shims/knocks/vibrates at speeds up to highway speeds (55 mph). Not sure if it is safe or not? But steering is a major component of a vehicle. I did not feel totally safe as ford has had some issues with past vehicles that possible prone to accidents that involved steering. It only occurs at temps above 75 f. Took vehicle in couple times, but could…
ODI 10526221
Steering
Occasionally when steering the truck to the left, the steering will feel like it is sticking. It becomes hard to turn to the left and when the turn is complete, the vehicle will not return to center. On one occasion when i first started the truck and began to back out of a parking place, i could not turn the steering wheel to the left at all. I shut the truck off then restarted and the same thing. On the second time…
ODI 10498473
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle drifted from one lane to another. The contact was unable to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. One of the technicians advised that the steering system computer required updating. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10510854
Steering
When turning left sometimes the steering locks up. When this is happening if i were to take my hands off the steering wheel the truck would continue locked in a left turn. When this happens i must force the steering wheel back to neutral position. If on an uneven surface this appears to happen more often. Have taken truck to dealership to determine the cause. But nothing was done. The dealership said there was no…
ODI 10563927
Steering
When you are going over bumps there is rattles amd clunks in the steering and the steering is loose.this happens at all speeds and it feels like the whole front end of the truck is loose. Thanks *tr
ODI 10493314
Steering · Suspension
Two issues here. First issue. When making turns there is a clunk sound from the front of the vehicle after the turn as the steering wheel is returned to forward position. Happens intermittent. Cannot feel the clunk in the wheel, but the sound is like metal on metal. Second issue: rear suspension clunks and squeaks a lot. (like it is 20+ years old.) standing on the bumper or pushing sideways on the fender makes the…
ODI 10514438
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be aligned. As a result, the tires were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the camber pole was malfunctioning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 22,000.
ODI 10475323
Steering
I own a 2011 f-150, 5.0, crew cab, 4x4. I started noticing a popping or clinking noise coming from the steering column. The noise has been getting worst and is very annoying as well. I notice at lower speeds when driving down our gravel road. I typed this issue in as well on the f-150 forum and there are numerous post with same issue! Many are saying it has to deal with electric power assist steering. I will be…
ODI 10478097
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph, the service advance track system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed. The failure recurred on several other occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering assist failed and needed to be repaired. There were no repairs made to the vehicle.…
ODI 10906214
Steering
When driving at lower speeds, there is a knocking/ popping feeling that is felt through the steering wheel. This is being generated from the front end of the vehicle and makes the truck feel like the wheels are going to fall off. This seems like it is a safety issue which ford needs to address. *tr
ODI 10521732
Steering
There is a very bad rattle coming thru the steering. Seems to be an issue with the epas. *tr
ODI 10491946
Steering
Experience intermittent lack of steering wheel returnability to center on left hand turns with small steering wheel angle.
ODI 10995730
Steering
Steering became sluggish and pulled slightly to the right. I thought that the front right tire was flat. After pulling over the tire was not flat. Problem was not present after i had stopped to check tire. From that time on while driving at any speed there was an occasional "stickiness" to the steering. Also while wheel was turned completely to right or left there would be a thump and then it would stick just a bit…
ODI 10659122
Steering · Suspension
I have a 2011 ford f-150 4x4 ecoboost and have had one steering rack replaced already. It was replaced due to popping in the steering as well as bump steer and wandering. The initial replacement was 6-1-12 and as of this post (1-26-13) and roughly 12k more miles, it is starting to have the same concerns that required the initial replacement. In addition, the front suspension in general seems loose and the left side…
ODI 10494830
Steering
Ford f 150 2011 steering issue. 2011 is the first model year for electric power steering on the f 150. When driving straight, there is looseness in the steering. I am aware that electric power steering is easier to turn. That is not the issue. It feels like looseness in the steering shaft, as a loose joint. When i went to an f 150 online forum and typed in my problem, i found others who were having the same problem.…
ODI 10463895
Steering
Feels like a loose joint in the steering shaft. Some people refer to it as popping. It feels like a loose ball joint would feel. As your driving, the front end feels loose, and you can feel "the road" in the wheel. I took the truck to the dealer, and they told me there's nothing wrong with it. I've had several people drive the truck and they told me the same thing, something feels loose in the front end. *tr
ODI 10466457
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving at various speeds and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the electric power assist steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
ODI 10746096
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle at any speed the vehicle would drift to the left. When the contact would steer the vehicle to the right in order to straighten the direction of the vehicle, it will drift to the right and into the next lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was able to duplicate the failure but advised the contact that the electronic…
ODI 10559029