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
There is a popping and jolting mechanical feel from the steering wheel and front end of the truck. It feels like the front end or steering shaft is literally about to come apart. The problem happens at normal speeds at any speed on straight roads that are paved normally without defect. The problem seems to be worse the higher the temperature is outside. It began at around 3k miles and has steadily grown worse unless…
ODI 10471625
Steering
There is a knocking,popping,loose feeling in the steering wheel. My truck is on it's 2nd steering rack and it feels worst than the original one after 3500 miles on it. The dealer does'nt know what to do because there is'nt a fix. I do know that this issue is related to the heat, the hotter it is outside and the longer you drive the more noticeable it is. I know that a $45,000 truck should'nt feel like this when it…
ODI 10466840
Steering
My f150 has been making popping feelings and noises that are resonating up through the steering column into the steering wheel. This is not only very annoyning, but it makes everyone that is having this same issue with their 2011 f150's wonder if it is a safety hazard. This could potentially become an accident waiting to happen. I have been to the ford dealer and they replaced the steering column and this did not…
ODI 10466351
Steering
Truck started having a popping in the steering wheel over rough roads and terrain. Steering shaft was replaced by dealer with no fix. Then they replaced the steering rack which is a new electronic powered rack and my problem was resolved for roughly 1000 miles. The problem persists to get worse when its hotter outside. I know a few friends with these new electronic racks that have the same problem. Ford seems to be…
ODI 10465290
Steering
I was driving home on freeway. Right before exiting i lost my power steering. It was very difficult to steer. It took all my strength to switch lanes, turn corners, and make it home. Also, the traction control icon appeared in smart screen. Took vehicle to ford where they hopefully repaired problem. They said it was a faulty module inside the powersteering . My concern is if i'm already having problems , what next!…
ODI 10454160
Power Train · Steering
When i started up my f-150 super crew cab with the ecoboost engine the service advanced track warning message came on. As i was driving with this error message on the dash i found that my turn signals would not stay on unless i hold the turn signal lever. Later that day i went to take the truck into the dealer to show them the issue and the error message was gone and the turn signals were now functioning fine. Since…
ODI 10459496
Steering
Cpsc#i270250a. 2011 ford f-150 ecoboost. Consumer stated his truck has been popping and clucking in the steering. He also has taken it to the dealership on several occasions. *ln the dealer informed the consumer the noise was a normal characteristic for the epas rack and they refused to address the issue. The consumer stated the steering felt loose when the popping occurred.
ODI 10468561
Steering
2011 ford f150 [redacted] 5.0 engine.. Started at around 6000 miles i now have only 13000 on this vehicle.. There is a knocking/tapping/rattle in the steering wheel/shaft when going over bumps at any speed. Many folks are complaining about this exact issue on ford truck forums yet ford says this is normal, it cannot be normal if these trucks are fine when they are brand new yet develop this rattle and knocking in…
ODI 10466295
Steering
I bought a brand new ford f 150 in august of 2011. I have been experiencing banging in the steering wheel as well as an audible note at low speeds and high speeds. Always when the truck is coasting straight without any input in the steering. I have gotten no where with the purchase dealer....apple ford in columbia md. I am taking it to a different dealer with hopes that they will give a [xxx] and try and get to the…
ODI 10468105
Steering
My 2011 f150 ecoboost with epas steering is popping and clunking when going over bumps in the road. It feels like something is loose in the steering. I have taken the truck into the dealership several times only to have them tell me this is normal. It is not normal. There are hundreds of other f150 owners experiencing this and i'm concerned it could be a safety issue with me and my family. Ford refuses to…
ODI 10465278
Steering
Newer ford f150's are equipped with an electronic power assist rack and pinion steering which has problems with popping over bumps or rough terrain. The problem seems to occurring to a lot of owners with the epas steering( f150 forum members over 600 posts on the topic and 57,000 views. Mine is affected as well. I have had my truck into two different ford dealerships with no resolve. The problem has been isolated to…
ODI 10465336
Steering
Popping rattling knocking felt in steering wheel. Started when going over bumps then progressed into driving normal. Constant steering wheel popping and rattling. Feels like steering is coming apart. Dealership verified complaint. They have installed 2 different eaps steering rack and 1 intermediate steering shaft. The problem still persist... *tr
ODI 10670786
Steering
There is a popping and jolting mechanical feel from the steering wheel and front end of the truck. It feels like the front end or steering shaft is literally about to come apart. The problem happens at normal speeds at any speed on straight roads that are paved normally without defect. The problem seems to be worse the higher the temperature is outside. It feels like the whole front end of the truck is loose. I…
ODI 10495221
Steering
I feel a heavy tapping in the steering wheel while driving straight. This condition gets worse with warmer weather. 78 to 100 degrees. *tr
ODI 10463647
Steering
Knocking felt in the steering wheel. Gets worse as outside temps get above 80 degrees. *tr
ODI 10524790
Steering
Service advance trac light comes on when reversing with wheel fully turned, slight grinding noise heard. Called dealership and told not a concern -- the new systems "do that". Mentioned at next service appointment and told nothing is wrong. Noise gets intermittently worse, but dealership is "unable to replicate problem" before the warranty expires in march 2014. In july 2014 (26,000 miles), the sat light comes on…
ODI 10614593
Steering
2012 ford f-150 pickup trucks do not have a grab handle on the drivers side a pillar. Ford f-150 trucks are higher than passenger cars and require a driver to pull or hold onto an object to enter the drivers side of the vehicle. Ford recommends drivers pull on the steering wheel as an assist when entering the f-150. It appears that repetitive and strenuous pulling on the steering wheel, particularly by larger…
ODI 10436924
Steering
Steering has a loose feeling. It feels like the truck is going to fall apart and the wheels are loose. Ford knows about the problem, but hasn't fixed it. My truck is on it's 3rd steering gear and all of which had this problem. The feeling can be felt at low speeds (5-10mph) to high way speeds (55-70mph). *tr
ODI 10491926
Steering
I purchased a brand new ford f150 truck and immediately began to experience steering issues. Steering becomes stuck on a turn and then getting out of turn results in swerving. I almost was in two head-on accidents in the narrow roads around where i drive. This is a significant safety issue... Ford is replacing steering gears but why isn't this a recall- there appears to be a tsb on this issue, but this is way more…
ODI 10430547
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
1. Rear defrost and side mirror defrost fuse continually blows. Started appx 3 yrs and at 42,000 miles 2. Steering column locks up when turning left at a slow speed in cases such as pulling into or out of a driveway or parking spot or making a u turn. At high speeds on the interstate vehicle floats to the left and it is hard to straighten, almost as if there is no power assist.(i understand ford recalled some but…
ODI 10809939
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle violently shook while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer could not diagnose the failure. The contact replaced the tires, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that a software update for the vehicle's system was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10446149
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that whenever he turned the steering wheel, he would feel a bump coming from the steering wheel when it returned to the straightened position. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the steering components were defective. All of the steering components were replaced. The failure mileage was 30 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10396653
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
Steering wheel shakes real bad on stopping the harder the stop the worse it shakes this truck has 16000 miles on it now and the problem seems to have started after the 1st service and tire rotation (about 8500 miles) although it did not start immediately after but rather seemed to get worse over time from that point i believe that it is warped brake rotors possibly from cheap or defective oem parts the truck has…
ODI 10463868