2013 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 141
- 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 141 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 93 records
- steering wheel · 40 records
- steering assist · 22 records
- lost power · 12 records
- advance trac · 12 records
- service advance · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 55 |
| 30–60k mi | 38 |
| 1–30k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering lost power and the steering wheel seized. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kenny ross ford [redacted], located at [redacted], irwin, pa 15642) to be diagnosed, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 11189954
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering area. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the recall notice stated that there was no remedy yet. The manufacturer was notified. The contact felt…
ODI 11202840
Steering
I was driving and without warning the steering became extremely hard to turn. If my wife would have been driving this vehicle she would have not been able to turn and possibly had a very bad accident.
ODI 11184470
Steering
Infamous ford death wobble for the second time on this vehicle. The first time was in the early period of ownership. It was fixed. In february, the death wobble started again. The truck has 182,000 miles on iit. I have spent $3,000 at goodyear getting most of the front end components replaced before they threw there hands up and could not fix it. I am presently $1,100 into repair at tomball ford. They do not know…
ODI 11244967
Steering
Intermittent power steering assist failure, results in a difficult to control, and potentially deadly situation. First happened at appx 20 mph while cornering, and momentary exit of lane into oncoming traffic until able to wrestle vehicle back into lane. I was on a curvy country road.
ODI 11182643
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving and making turns or pulling into a parking spot, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was sporadic, but was becoming more frequent. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11223114
Steering
After getting off of work at 1130 pm i went out to warm up my truck. After bout five minutes i went back out to leave got in the truck began to go home . To my surprise not far down the road when i went to go around bin(corner) my steering had locked up and i could barely move it. Luckily i didn't go off the road and didn't get into wreck or anything over this although it was still pretty scary. The dash would beep…
ODI 11174473
Steering
Steering is binding up during turns, both right and left. Feels like power steering has failed. Wheel does not return to center but must be steered back to center. No warning lights present took to dealer told me steering gear assembly needs replaced and there has been alot of recalls for this but my truck has not got the recall on this problem this is very dangerous and ford needs to fix this problem before someone…
ODI 11187230
Steering
Steering is binding up during turns, both right and left. Feels like power steering has failed. Wheel does not return to center but must be steered back to center. No warning lights present
ODI 11183063
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Experienced common epas failure multiple times. Have experienced at high speeds, losing control of all steering. This issue has been well documented all over the internet, and is actually a recall in some ford vehicles, including the 2014. But they have not issued a recall for the 2013. This is a major concern and safety issue. I've received this issue when vehicle gets wet from rain or car wash. And i've also…
ODI 11171332
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Failing electronic steering gear in the electronic powered assist steering see http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2013/ford/f-150/11230111.aspx
ODI 11252587
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Ford f-150 prower steering assist failed resulting in a near death experience. Making a left in alameda on to high st. String failed and i slammed on my brakes to avoid going on to the curb. I was stuck in oncoming traffic while cars swerved around me.
ODI 11162049
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph, the power steering default indicator illuminated and the power steering lost power. As a result, the steering wheel was difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to anderson ford of st. Joseph (2207 n belt hwy, st. Joseph, mo 65406) who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the power steering box needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11150093
Steering
Power steering went out while towing a trailer. Almost went into a ditch at high speeds. Glad me and my passenger didn't die.
ODI 11145145
Steering
While driving the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn. This happens intermittently and so far has not killed anybody. I reported this to the dealer when i had the transmission shift programming recall done, and the service advisor wanted $130 + 10% shop supplies + tax to check it out. I am still under extended warranty, but he said if their were no eroor codes related to steering and if the steering…
ODI 11187303
Steering
Vehicle stationary, 18f. Steering completely frozen. Not steering column/lock. Problem seems to be in electric motor? No fuses blown. No warning light/check engine light. Just (routine) serviced 12 sep 18 at ford. Mechanic appointment scheduled for 31 oct 18.
ODI 11143922
Steering
POWER ASSIST FAILURE
ODI 11141180
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
Rack an pinion defect. All over the forums same run of truck between 2011 and 2013 with traction and hill decent mode errors loss of power steering in bad situations like on highway. Ford dealer acknowledged many complaints but ford will not honor repair. My blinker failed power steering locks up and ford says have to replace whole system
ODI 11139307
Steering
LOST ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING.
ODI 11115500
Steering
At 99k miles the epsa went out on my 2013 f150 4x4. Truck was never mistreated over 95% of the miles are highway miles. I find it odd years before and after have recalls for the same problem but not for 2013. I was pulling out of my driveway when this happened
ODI 11154894
Steering
Lost complete steering became very hard no warnings either. Very dangerous and i had to pay for the full repair there should be a recall for that it is a very dangerous situation to be in especially because it happens with no warning what's so ever
ODI 11217582
Steering
While driving home the power steering assist warning came on and lost all power steering. Was very difficult to steer. Had it taken to dealer was told this is common problem with the power steering just going out. Mileage was 59845 miles
ODI 11114449
Steering
I have a 2013 ford f150 fx2 and when driving the past few days, the "power steering assist fault" signal came on and i automatically lose power steering in the truck. This has happened when starting the truck but also while moving and driving on the road (roughly 40 mph). Luckily, i was on a low traffic road to where i could get over however, this could be extremely dangerous on a busy highway. If my wife was…
ODI 11110903
Steering
Upon start up, when leaving walmart parking lot hill descent control fault and service advance trac came on the display. I lost all power steering!!! After further investigation, this seems to be a common issue.. This is a major safety concern! If this happened at high speed in a corner this could be deadly!!! This issue needs to be addressed by ford! Major safety issue! Needs to be recalled....i am taking it to…
ODI 11098486
Steering
The steering automatically stopped working while driving on expressway at 70 mph. As i exited the highway, the steering countinuly was lost of power steering. Luckily, i was able to make the truck drive home, but was very risky to drive trying to avoid driving off road, or avoiding car accident. I had no choice but to drive into work today, and feel this truck it's completely not road safe. The ford service center…
ODI 11096612