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.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving epas steering went out while making a right turn causing me to almost strike drivers side of a car.
ODI 11099314
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the power steering seized while driving approximately 40 mph. An unknown dealer diagnosed that the power steering failed. The manufacturer stated that they would not repair the vehicle since there was no current recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000.
ODI 11096556
Steering
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MODULE FAILURE
ODI 11100055
Steering
Power steering intermittently locks up and or doesn't work without any warning signals on the vehicle . The vehicle has 66,000 miles on it and can't be driven due to the danger associated.
ODI 11090777
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering seized and the "power steering fault" warning message appeared. The contact coasted to the shoulder and turned off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The dealer (metro ford, 9000 nw 7th avenue, miami, florida 33150) was contacted by phone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11090320
Steering
Steering wheel has become difficult to turn. I now need two hands to turn steering wheel. Suspect it is something with electric power steering. First noticed this morning when i first moved vehicle in the morning.
ODI 11089255
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to turn right, the steering wheel seized. Additionally, the advance trac needed repair message appeared. The contact continued driving to the dealer baxter ford of omaha nebraska that determined there was a short on the electronic power steering and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the…
ODI 11081561
Steering
Takata recall my steering is hard to turn in park in street or in motion on a highway.
ODI 11080988
Steering
Started out with loosing power steering only when turning left or right. It has progressively gotten worse to the point that there is no power steering while driving or turning the vehicle on any road or driveway.
ODI 11083793
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the steering seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a few moments. The contact called the manufacturer and was transferred to nhtsa to file a complaint. The vehicle was taken to evergreen ford lincoln (1500 18th ave nw, issaquah, wa…
ODI 11080114
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering ability became very loose. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove to sunset ford in sunset hill, missouri where it was diagnosed that the bolt on the steering wheel was damaged and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 11080231
Steering
While truck in motion steering wheel binds. Any speed . Gets stuck and has to be forced to center after slight turns. Worse on hard turns
ODI 11078269
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving, the vehicle lost power steering ability and the vehicle continued to turn after the wheels were turned straight. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. The vin was not…
ODI 11079185
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact received a recall letter from ford motors. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact stated that the transmission sensor was replaced at glockner southpoint ford ([redacted] 406, south point, oh 45680, [redacted]) in february of 2018 per the recall. While driving 50 mph, the transmission downshifted and the vehicle slowed down without depressing the brake…
ODI 11076462
Steering
I was driving and making a turn when the steering felt like the power steering fluid was low. It became harder to turn and after completing a turn i had to use both hands, hand over hand, to get the car straight again. Picture turning left from a county road onto a state highway, and when you want to straighten out the truck it continues into oncoming traffic. This seems worse when the vehicle is cold versus after…
ODI 11076790
Steering
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST IS OUT
ODI 11080171
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I have several occasion for the past couple of years of my f150 not starting when turning the key on. I have taken it to the ford dealership several times but they couldn't determine the problem. I've had several occasion of the low oil pressure light turn on and the vehicle has stalled. Just recently i was making a right turn and at a small angle and the truck completely stalled out while driving. I had to coast to…
ODI 11073732
Steering
The steering sticks when driving like its manual. When turning any degree. Makes it hard to handle on any road.
ODI 11076538
Steering
Steering wheel gets hard while driving on freeway or street, sometimes gets hard while turning. Im scare that it will fail while driving.
ODI 11067156
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
When pulling out of a parking lot the instrument cluster lcd goes black, assisted power steering stops working making it hard to steer. Then after a few seconds comes back on and steering rapidly corrects to current position. So far has mostly happened during the first few minutes after running. So far this has only happened once while driving on the highway during a straight stretch.
ODI 11072269
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 20 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized while making a left turn. An unknown ford dealer in montgomery, alabama was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 11064492
Steering
POWER STEERING NOT WORKING
ODI 11065217
Steering
The steering wheel on my 2011 f150 has become very difficult to turn and is becoming a safety hazard while driving. Not only to me and my family but for other drivers on the road. I will be taking the truck in to my mechanic tomorrow for a diagnosis. Truck has 80k miles on it.
ODI 11066856
Steering
Electronic power assist steering (epas) failure. At low speeds steering would lock up while turning.
ODI 11063261
Steering
Suddenly steering wheel lock, advance track sensor lit , extremely hard to turn , very serious safety issue no recall available, but too many issues apparently waiting for a fatality to happen before a recall vehicle stationary/in city/ happened 2 times already i'm afraid this happen while in motion. Diagnosed rack and pinion epas
ODI 11061496