2011 Ford F-150 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 421 complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 421 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 367 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 40 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 41 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 60 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 53 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 52 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 43 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 33 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 22 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 9 |
What the data shows
Of the 367 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving about 10 miles per hour on a dirt road my steering wheel locked as if the truck had been turned off, causing me to crash into a tree. The brake pedal was firm.and would not depress.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-150
- Drivetrain & axles 816 complaints
- Engine 514 complaints
- Electrical system 236 complaints
- Cruise control 213 complaints
- Brakes 186 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 152 complaints
- Fuel system 118 complaints
- Stability control 44 complaints