2012 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 152
- 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 152 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 109 records
- steering wheel · 38 records
- steering assist · 18 records
- turn signals · 15 records
- warning light · 13 records
- service advancetrac · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My power steering has failed four times. The first two times, it corrected itself. The third time, my service center found a code that showed a miscommunication between the wheel and steering system, which locked the wheel. It has now happened a third time. It is very dangerous, as it happens while i am driving! It starts when i put it in drive, regardless of where i am. I live and work in nashville, tn.
ODI 11182721
Steering
When you slow down for a curve try to park you can't steer. Sometimes it's fine and then it comes back as you drive. This seems to be a problem with a lot of fords of this year make and model. All types of roads while in motion.
ODI 11189835
Steering
Attempted to back out of driveway and turned vehicle to left and heard loud screeching sound from engine compartment. Immediately received "service advancetrac" alert, then power steering completely failed, and "power steering failure" displayed on vehicle display. No power steering now and slightest turn of wheel results in loud screeching sound from steering rack. Now, when vehicle sits in park with engine…
ODI 11181264
Steering
I was driving my truck in a grocery store parking lot when a power steering assist warning can on an i lost steering. The steering wheel feels lock and thankfully i was not driving at highway speed. I googled this and have seen lots of complaints about the same issue resulting in accidents and loss of life. Come on ford...
ODI 11180175
Steering
A year ago, my 2012 f150 xlt 2wd had a power steering failure. It magically started working until a month ago. Within two weeks, my power steering failed three times. I started my vehicle, put it into gear, and immediately the power steering failure light came on. The first time, restarting my truck worked. The second time, my normal mechanic ran codes and found there was a miscommunication between the steering…
ODI 11186858
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph, the electronic power steering assist became inoperable. The contact performed a diagnostic test using an obd diagnostic tool; however, no fault codes were located. Imperial ford (located at [redacted], mendon, ma 01756, [redacted]) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 11174685
Steering
My power steering has completely failed, there are not any warning indicators on its just out. It started aroud 12/25/18 it would stick during a turn i would have to use force to straighted the wheel. Somedays it would work just fine. As of 1/21/19 its completely out, no power steering what so ever.
ODI 11184262
Steering
When turning vehicle either left or right as sharp turn as possible at a low rate of speed, the check engine light came on, traction control light came on and the turn signals stopped working. The only way to reset turn signals, traction control light and engine check light was to cut truck off, restart then drive backwards about 10 yards and the light went out and turn signals started working, to correct the…
ODI 11183099
Service Brakes · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Theory - vehicle manufacturers can simulate or induce failure of various parts/systems through the computer programming systems that run vehicles causing vehicle owners to make unneeded repairs which creates demand for parts and labor throughout the dealership network. My vehicle has had the following issues arise after the warranty expired. 1) dashboard display of gear vehicle is operating in stopped illuminating…
ODI 11141278
Steering
Power steering failure. It started with just the "service advance trak" light coming on after making a sharp turn. When this light was on the turn signals would not work. Now i have little to no power steering at all times. There seems to be several complaints about this and even a recall for f-150's of this year but it is not on the list.
ODI 11206276
Steering
While driving at highway speeds, electric power steering failed. Service advance-trac message displayed, low battery displayed, turn signals won't work, and traction/stability control is disabled. All related to the power steering rack.
ODI 11132875
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 35 mph, the front passenger side steering arm separated from the steering box. The front driver's side tire was still in tact; however, the front passenger side tire lost direction due to the detached part. The contact stated that the vehicle swayed from left to right uncontrollably on the roadway. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and then…
ODI 11131977
Steering
61k miles on truck and when turning at low speeds steering is very difficult. The steering does not return to center unless you assist. The first time it happened it completely startled me as my truck continued to turn. I did a search on my truck and found that this is a common problem with the electronic steering assembly. I contacted my dealer and ford with no help. I was told no recall. I informed the ford…
ODI 11132154
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
After turning steering to full lock, advancetrac warning light comes on, traction contol light comes on, and turn signals will not operate unless the lever is held down. After several start/stop engine cycles, system re-sets until steering is turned full lock again.
ODI 11123400
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While turning at a low speed, an abnormal noise could be heard and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the power steering fault warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that excessive effort was needed to safely operate the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to manistee ford (3471 grant hwy, manistee, mi); however, the vehicle was…
ODI 11119584
Steering
The power steering stopped providing power assist consistently and it is intermittent. The steering wheel feels sticky and hard to turn. There is no hydraulic system to check fluids on and i believe that there is no serviceable components of this steering system. This vehicle has relativity low mileage (>50k) and driven on paved roads. This was noticed while driving taking a turn and is present on highway and city…
ODI 11119302
Steering
August 2018- while driving the vehicle the power steering assist light alert appeared and was unable to steer the vehicle. I pulled over and stopped, shut vehicle off and turned it back on and was able to steer. During the next few weeks, this occurred again at various speeds. At times, the power steering would work and the light would disappear. However, i did not have power steering when i took the vehicle in for…
ODI 11152896
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving at 60 mph on the highway, the electric power steering locked up during a turn. The system locked for less than a second, and then freed up so that i could finish the turn. Luckily the steering did not lock up before or after the turn, so that i could complete the turn and get off the highway. After getting off the highway, i stayed on county roads to reduce speed to 30mph and see if the reduced speed…
ODI 11114615
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While attempting to reverse the vehicle with a trailer hitched to the rear of it, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering warning indicator illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000. **tr…
ODI 11114486
Steering
Pulling out of my drive way the power steering went outwithout any warning. Light came on saying service advance trac. I live on a country road speed limit is 55 mph. I was lucky to get my truck back into my lane before a car coming headed on was upon me. I am lucky i did not have a head crash. Had yruck serviced a cost of $2034.64 to fix the truck only has 40,614 miles on the it. I can not understand why so much.…
ODI 11111347
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My truck lost power steering while turning with trailer on farm road. The steering was very hard, so that, i almost collided with bee hives. At first, the electric power steering screeched, the then i got a service message " service advance trac" . Finally, i got a message of " power steering fault". I suspect the steering rack assembly (epas).
ODI 11104810
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Yesterday as i was making a turn through a busy intersection, my steering wheel suddenly locked up and the alert "service advancetrac" popped up on my dash. I was unable to complete the turn, and a car going nearly 55 mph swerved around me and missed t-boning me by a few feet. Initially, i was just concerned. But after going to the mechanic and finding that my steering control module is faulty (this vehicle only has…
ODI 11101611
Steering
While traveling the electronic power steering assist failed rendering the truck nearly impossible to control. Dealer (rodeo ford) replaced entire steering rack and within 500 miles it failed again. This time whilst towing a 5600 pound trailer down a 6% grade in arizona. Nearly killed my entire family.
ODI 11098425
Steering
The vehicles steering has made a loud popping noise and now my two front tires are completely out of alignment. Both are pointing outwards. The vehicle will not steer correctly and the steering wheel has turned off of center. I can not drive the vehicle straight going down the road. I was backing out of my driveway when the vehicle made a horrific noise and started all this wacky driving.
ODI 11098232
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was able to turn the steering with difficulty to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11172659