Power Assist Fault warning is displayed and the power steering stops working while driving causing a dangerous situation. Stopping the truck and turning off the ignition and restarting it clears it. This condition is becoming more frequent and harder to clear. The last occurence was 12/28/2024. It happened about 10-12 times in a row.
2011 Ford F-150 steering problems
moderate 412 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
412
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 M PER HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK, COULDN'T TURN LEFT OR RIGHT VERY DANGEROUS AND RISKY , ALMOST HIT A BARRIER, 3 YEARS AGO HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION, REPLACED WITH ORIGINAL , NOW DEC 2020 THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IS THE RACK AND PINION AGAIN, I SEE TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS FAULT
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with the EPS module needing to be r…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and steered to the right. The contact stated the service advancetrac warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact drove another vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuse to the ba…
WHEN TURNING STEERING LOCKS UP GOING LEFT PREVENT CORRECTION OR TURNING. *JS
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 DA…
STEERING STARTED MAKING A FUNNY NOISE AND POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE. NO PRIOR ISSUES WITH STEERING. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2011 Ford F-150?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 412 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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