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
While driving lost power steering ; power steering assist fault showed up on screen
ODI 11093607
Steering
The power steering assist totally cut out without warning in the middle of a turn out from a parking lot on to a 6-lane highway. I was not able to complete the turn. The truck shuddered very roughly as the power steering failed. Luckily there were no other cars on the road at the time. If there were, one would have hit me and it would have been bad. I turned the a/c off and my power steering came back. It has not…
ODI 11088510
Steering
Electronic power assisted steering failure-epas is cutting out most of the time causing over steer and under steer conditions due to the amount of force needed to correct on left and right turns. Steering will get difficult to control on turns just like the non power steering vehicles of old. This occurs at startup and with vehicle in motion and ends with park and vehicle shut off. Can supply video footage if…
ODI 11076438
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the advance track system indicator illuminated. Also, the turn signals and steering control became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane where the vehicle was able to restart normally. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (jc lewis ford, [redacted], savannah, ga 31406) where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering gear failed…
ODI 11061511
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the power steering and traction indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the power steering lost power for up to thirty seconds. The failures occurred several times within the past few weeks. There were no recalls associated with the vin. The contact reached out to the dealer (krause family ford, 195 woodstock pkwy, woodstock, ga 30188) where…
ODI 11063067
Steering
I was driving down road approx 30 mph went to make a turn and lost all power steering luckily no other cars aroumd. My vehicle only had 34786 miles on it. Contacted ford and got no where could not even talk to someone higher up than the complaint department. Went to dealership and found out repair would be $ 1418.59 to replace the electronic power steering rack. I have seen where numerous ford vehicles have been…
ODI 11055575
Steering
I was driving in a hwy about 45 mph on a curvy road when seconds before i took a curve road a sign apear in my dashboard saying power steering fault and inmediatly my weell turn hard in the middle of thr curveroad so step on brake and it was terrible hard for me to drive my truck to the side of the road because i had a injury in my right hand so lucky not automoviles come or foward on the road at the time...i…
ODI 11044939
Steering
Adv track service light, code u0428. Dealer says can't replace sensor, need to replace with sensor & rack $1500 to $2000. Come on ford, if they won't replace original components, and have to buy redesigned system ... Doesn't that tell you the original design was messed up?
ODI 11047685
Steering
My 6 month pregnant wife was driving the truck when the dash read "power steering assist fault" she lost all power steering and was un able to control the vehicle. Talked to ford dealership, they said rack is faulty. Thankfully my wife, niece and unborn child where un harmed when the defective piece failed. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled immediately. If they were traveling at high speeds, she…
ODI 11035594
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the "power assist fault" code displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11033536
Steering
Steering column sensor failed leading to complete failure of the electronic power steering system. Power steering failure occurred while in motion while turning. A search of internet forums confirms this is a widespread issue with this vehicle make and model.
ODI 11042195
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While making a right turn, the steering wheel inadvertently became difficult to maneuver and the power steering fault indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ford of port richey (10715 us-19, port richey, fl 34668 [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11023556
Steering
Vehicle traveling approx 35mph on a city street around a curve when the epas system failed suddenly. Steering became extremely difficult and vehicle was nearly involved in a collision. Vehicle dashboard displayed "service advancetrak" and " electroinic power steering assist failure" simultaneously. Vehicle was towed to dealership. No official diagnosis from dealer.
ODI 11021434
Steering
Power steering complete failure. While driving the power steering light came on saying power steering assist failure. Seems to be a recall on many other fords. Could barely steer the vehicle.
ODI 11012213
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving about 58 mph, the steering lost power. The service wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side and restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,750.
ODI 11010800
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle misfired and the steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11006423
Steering
Was making a right turn from a state road to a city street the dash display popped up stating there was a power steering assist fault and i lost my power steering immediately. I was able to forcefully turn the steering wheel to avoid going into oncoming traffic. Don't believe my wife would have had the same results. Took vehicle to ford dealership to be looked at. $1600.00 later to replace the rack and pinion…
ODI 11002808
Steering
The power steering went out on my vehicle while driving down a two lane winding road. It went from being easy to steer to very hard to steer. Message came on stating service power steering now.
ODI 11003829
Steering
The power steering unit had to be replaced, approximately 5 years old and 70,000 miles. We experience the same issue previously with another f150 previously owned. This is a very common issue and should involve a recall. Cost for the repair was over $2000, took 5 days (including the weekend) and was performed at a ford dealer. Turning was difficult and had we not gotten it fixed, it may have led to complete loss of…
ODI 11011431
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the service advance track indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder lane where the wheels and steering wheel began to independently rotate. The vehicle was taken to courtesy ford lincoln ([redacted], altoona, pa 16602) where it was diagnosed that the steering rack failed and needed to be…
ODI 11064861
Steering
When turning the wheel, there are stiff to stop points, control is imposable, the truck is dangerous to drive . I can not afford two thousand dollars to repair, spent all i had to buy the truck. City driving is tricky and i could run over someone, i cant drive my truck.
ODI 10990546
Steering
Advancetrac service light comes on. Turn signal quits working. Just like all the thousands of other people with the problem. Apparently the steering can freeze up which is demonstrated on you tube videos!!! Needs to be recalled by ford for major safety concern!!! Could kill someone. Are we just waiting till it kills someone??? Hopefully this helps.
ODI 11001158
Steering
The truck displayed a service advancetrac error, partially disabling the turn signals while driving. When i turn corners truck steering wheel will pull causing truck to veer sharper into the turn. It will also make a slight noise when it happens. Truck has 66000 miles on it.
ODI 10985517
Steering
Driving on highway. Display showed pscm error code and power steering failed. Luckily i was able to maneuver the truck over to the side of the highway and get adjusted before taking it to dealership.
ODI 10985587
Steering
Steering wheel locked while driving: we came from a water fest that afternoon but because of the weather we have to packed and go home. My mother, 8 years old son is with me and my dog. We are heading home in a two lane street. It's was raining and there is a lot of cars. In a sudden blink of an eye i was surprised that my steering wheeel of my truck is not moving. It was locked in 11 o'clock angle heading to on…
Crash reported
ODI 10993324