2013 Ford F-150 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 217 complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 217 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 184 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 18 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 32 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 38 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 26 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 184 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver was involved in a crash due to the steering wheel locking. The driver was unable to steer the vehicle. The traction control indicator illuminated prior to the failure. A police report was filed. The driver was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was opened. The VIN was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the warning message "Service Advance Trac" and "Hill Control Defect" illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel lost power steering functionality. The contact turned off the vehicle and upon restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel regained functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering gear and the rack and pinion assembly were replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-150
- Drivetrain & axles 1,319 complaints
- Engine 567 complaints
- Brakes 371 complaints
- Electrical system 325 complaints
- Cruise control 303 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 201 complaints
- Fuel system 160 complaints
- Body & structure 48 complaints