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
Primarily while turning left power steering goes hard. Usually recovers after turning to right. Intermittent total power steering failure. As yet, unable to determine reproducible sequence of events to demonstrate issue to dealer.
ODI 10892495
Steering
At various speeds on the highway or in a parking lot, the steering wheel locks up when you turn to the left and you have to manually bring it back. A real surprise! It has never happened turning to the right.
ODI 10894078
Steering
While in motion went to turn left the steering locked up made a squalling sound, traction light displayed and also, power steering assist displayed and, service advance track displayed and turn signals were not staying on,(had to hold them manually.took truck to dealership and told the problem was an epas failure. Laymen terminology is the steering gear has failed. Mileage on vehicle is 39,882, and will cost…
ODI 10891599
Steering
Steering froze and i could not turn left. We were driving into town from the lake, pulling our boat. Began to notice the truck was not allowing me the adjust left and about 5 minutes later we could not turn left. I pulled as a hard as i could and could only move the wheel about 1 inch left. Next day the radio display screen said something about power steering system. I took the truck to mckie ford in rapid city sd…
ODI 10945457
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering made an abnormal noise. In addition, the vehicle became difficult to steer and the service traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10887449
Steering
I purchased my vehicle used. When turning to the left steering wheel locks up. Happens at highway speeds and at very slow speeds. Very dangerous especially if someone is driving it that isn't aware of the issue.
ODI 10882669
Steering
Without warning i came started by vehicle and the power steering was no longer working. The onboard computer advised of a power steering fault. This issue could have easily happened while driving on roads with sharp curves and/or while these vehicles were pulling a trailer ending in a potentially fatal collision.
ODI 10884141
Steering
2011 ford f150 xlt supercab 4x4 with 50,000 miles has problem with the electric power assist steering (epas) and ford has been notified but refused to replace or assist with replacement and wants approximately $1600 to repair. Steering often becomes catchy and causes driver to jerk steering wheel to stay in lane while driving. *tr
ODI 10947098
Steering
Driving 70 mph on interstate 44 out of joplin, mo when i was driving around a slight curve. The steering locked up. I could not steer at all. I slammed on the brakes to avoid crashing into oncoming cars. If there was another vehicle close to me it would have been an accident of really bad consequences. I was lucky. I took the truck to the local ford dealer and they said the steering gear was crushed. I called ford…
ODI 10874499
Steering
During highway driving the power steering seems to shut off momentarily especially on movements to the left this can be scary and unsafe when driving at high speeds
ODI 10874457
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
During operation with vehicle in motion on a street, power steering shut off, directional signals would not stay on when used. Diagnosed at a ford dealership as an epas failure.
ODI 10865874
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 3 mph and backing out of a driveway, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn when shifted into drive. The contact had to turn the steering wheel aggressively. Once the vehicle was driven under normal conditions, the steering became stiff once again and difficult to control. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware…
ODI 10855111
Steering
Power steering works sporadically when cold and at very low speeds, such as close turns into drives etc. Steering resembles old manual steering. Has been occurring since first of this year.
ODI 10853793
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle lost steering ability. The failure occurred without warning. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a steering component fell to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10854294
Steering
Power steering assist default this message comes up and power steering is gone. The local repair shop gets a code the says "steering angle sensor" the vehicle is drivable at speeds of 45 mph but is very difficult to control at low speeds. The steering is jerky and hard to turn. Steering makes a lot of racket especially on sharp turns. After sharp turns like when parking this message comes up - "service advance…
ODI 10851505
Steering
My steering has become tight and catches when turning to the left. It catches when at a stop or going around curves like i've lost the power steering and has caused me to almost hit other vehicles on several occasions. It doesn't matter if i'm driving 25 miles an hour or driving down the highway. It pulls to the left all the time.
ODI 10865307
Steering
During drives at approximately 50-55 mph, the steering wheel will seize while making a left handed slow curve turn. The failure has occurred several times in a day during drives on different turns on the highway or city streets. The manufacturer has been notified of the failure. The approximate mileage when failure began was 37,000 miles.
ODI 10918664
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized while making a left turn. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10874377
Steering
Power steering has begun working intermittently requiring extra effort when turning, usually when vehicle is cold. Problem seems to decrease after having driven for 10 minutes or so.
ODI 10849577
Steering
Steering locked up while pulling out of the driveway .rack and pinion is bad .at same time it takes my turn singles out.
ODI 10846320
Steering
While driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the service power steering now warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized. There needs to be a recall on this because i was making a slight turn on a country road when the steering wheel seized i had my little niece (18mont) in the truck to think that i could of lost her because of this issue tisk tisk ford…
ODI 10850895
Steering
Vehicle steering it very jerky and locks up, particulary when turning left. Makes vehicle difficult to drive in a straight line without 'wandering" in the lane. Not safe. Started about a year ago, getting progressively worse.
ODI 10967433
Steering
I have 63,000 miles on this vehicle. In the last week the steering has acted very weird. I have to overcompensate (oversteer or understeer) in order to accomplish the correct turn. I was traveling in town. I wouldn't drive it at highway speeds. I feel very uncomfortable driving this vehicle because i'm not sure i can depend on the steering. I went online to…
ODI 10836995
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
In 2016 i went to get recall repaired from franklin tn dealership i purchased the truck from, they refused, in 2019, they claim that the software was not available from ford, online in emails to another dealer, i have not been told when to bring truck in to get all recalls repaired. Both dealerships are in tn. When in first gear, the truck will jerk back down and won't allow me to go to 2nd gear without pressing…
ODI 11269260
Steering
When the electrical power steering fails, one is unable to turn the wheels any further. This can happen when the vehicle is moving or stationary, and happens at all speeds, doesn't matter city or highway driving. I feel this is a critical safety issue, since one would be unable to turn the wheels in order to avoid a hazard in the road, i.e. A child darting out onto the streets, or, if one what following a curve in…
ODI 10823900