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.
Electrical System · Steering
Driving down the road around 30mph and lost power steering. "power steering assist fault" appeared on the message center in the gauge cluster. Pulled over safely and restarted the vehicle and the message was still on the message center. Power steering is still absent.
ODI 10981436
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
ODI 10980466
Steering
When traveling at various speeds, the steering will lock up and i will be unable to turn the wheel for 1-2 seconds. Fortunately, i have not hit anyone when this happens, but it might be only a matter of time before this will cause a serious accident.
ODI 10983269
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While reversing the vehicle, the steering seized and the steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10978587
Steering
The steering locks up when turning left. Sometimes it is for a only momentary and other times it happens and takes a few seconds to unlock. Seems very dangerous and an obvious defect. Happens at idle as well as up to freeway speeds. Only happens in a left hand turn.
ODI 10978565
Steering
Going down the road at 65mph, lost power steering. This is gonna kill someone. Ford dealership says 1500 dollars, i say you pay for it. No way at 120k miles should i lose power steering.
ODI 10971582
Steering
Electric power assist steering failure, while making a left hand turn the steering failed part way through the turn causing the truck to go straight, because of this i almost hit 2 parked cars. When this happened the steering wheel locked up and i could not turn it. This is a known issue to ford as there have been thousands of recall for these units from 2011 and newer, my truck falls in to the recall void.
ODI 10970418
Steering
Steering locks up when turning left or right, wanders on the highway and then locks up. Cannot drive the vehicle feels very unsafe to drive.
ODI 10970034
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Power steering keeps popping when turning and locks up
ODI 10983225
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
ODI 10970463
Steering
The steering wheel "sticks" or "catches" when traveling on a highway at 45-60 mph and turning left. It has happened several times but only when turning to the left. I have only had this truck 2 weeks (bought it used with 77,000 miles) but it started having this problem after 2 days.
ODI 10969579
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Been having problems with the stability control light popping up on the screen when all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and the steering control light shows up. Truck won't steer left or right. Thank god i was parked when it failed. Being told it's the electronic rack n pinion box. I only have 60,000 mile on the truck. I'm 59 years old and i drive to from work. Please help.
ODI 10967401
Steering
My steering wheel will stick when turning left. It makes it hard to keep it in one lane.the problem will come and go. The dealership said they did not see any problem. But like i said the problem will come and go. You have to force the steering wheel back to the original position. I can make a video if this will help.
ODI 10960262
Steering
I recently purchased a used ford f150 2011 raptor. The steering continues to be problematic. The issue is that turning the wheel "sticks" and becomes almost non functional. The problem is sporadic but steady. I paid over $600 at a local auto repair shop and the problem still exists. Can i obtain more info if i can get this resolved by ford under a recall?
ODI 10958433
Steering
Ford f150 2011. The steering on the truck locks up while driving. Often described on other forums as going into manual mode vs assisted steering. I have had this happen while at a high rate of speed, going around a curve with my family in the vehicle. I have seen many complaints about the same issue on this vehicle however no recall has been issued yet. I have not had an accident yet due to the issue, but i have…
ODI 10956983
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel locked up to the left without warning. The contact managed to unlock the wheel. An independent mechanic stated that there was a recall. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure did not recur and was not diagnosed. The failure mileage…
ODI 10956330
Steering
While driving my ford truck it makes a grunting or binding sound when turning. Have noticed similar problems on internet. Some steering problems have created a potential for death or serious injury. Steering is an important function. Please investigate so one of these options does not occur to me or a family member.
ODI 10957090
Steering
Takata recall .... When turn right have pull real hard to go back left when truck is moving on a city street and on highway ....as this could be a problem not getting truck to turn
ODI 10972296
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. Upon making a right turn, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force with both hands on the steering wheel and there was a loss of steering ability. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (westland ford, [redacted], ogden, ut 84401, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10995861
Power Train · Steering
Electronic power steering (epsa) is leaking water and power steering fluid. It's making noises and i am scared to drive it since this is my main transportation for work and family. I've read about this issue and people saying their wheels have locked up and just missed fatal accidents especially doing higher speeds on highway travel. Is it going to take a death before this part is recalled? Truck comes to a quick…
ODI 10945575
Steering
Electric power steering failure, sudden loss of power, when moving and turning. *tr
ODI 10944060
Steering
Intermediate loss of electronic steering assist in motion on highway and in city while turning . Vehicle could be unsafe in a emergency situation
ODI 11092495
Steering
When driving under slower speeds and turning. After making the turn. My steering gets tight and i have to manually force my steering to go back straight. It seams after some driving it may loosen up. But it dose do it later on other turns. Some times it is hard to turn into a corner. I have to manually force the wheel to make the turn. This always happens while in motion.
ODI 11067326
Steering
Electronic steering system failure when turning left. The issue began when i purchased the vehicle but was very intermittant. Over time it has gotten worse. Ford recalled other vehicles for same issue due to safety but not mine. I see on line many forums disucssing my exact issue on the same model year. I went to ford corporate with no traction as they seemed like they didnt know the issue. I took my truck to the…
ODI 10958492
Steering
On tuesday morning, december 27, 2016 just as i was pulling into the parking space at my office a light flashed on the panel and read "power steering fault" and all of a sudden i could not turn the steering wheel. I turned the engine off and waited about 2-hours before starting it again. Now the message read "service steering now". I contacted ford's roadside assistance and they came the next day and towed my truck…
ODI 10938530