How common are steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 419 steering complaints for the 2011 F-150, which is 19% of all 2,189 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for 2011 Ford F-150 steering problems?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2011 F-150.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2011 F-150?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 F-150 is 76,000 miles.

Did steering problems on the 2011 F-150 cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries to steering complaints for the 2011 F-150.

2011 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 419 steering complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, 19% of all complaints that year and the highest share of any model year in this range. Reported failures include sudden power steering loss, steering wheel lockup, and violent shaking, with a median failure mileage of 76,000. No related recalls are listed.

Steering complaints: 419; 19% of 2,189
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 76,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe complete or partial loss of electric power steering assist while driving, sometimes with a warning message on the dash.
Some report the steering wheel suddenly locking up at low speed, making the truck impossible to turn and leading to a crash.
Others describe violent shaking or shuddering of the steering wheel at highway speed that dealers could not diagnose.
A few owners report a bump or jolt felt through the steering wheel when it returns to center after a turn, traced to defective steering components.
One owner reported the steering becoming stuck mid-turn, then swerving once out of the turn, occurring shortly after purchase.

When 2011 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2011, latest Dec 23, 2025.

419 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q2 to 2025 Q4; peak 2017 Q3 (25).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201048 (6%)
2011419 (19%)
2012204 (11%)
2013216 (7%)
2014159 (10%)
201583 (5%)
201664 (3%)
201759 (4%)
201883 (4%)
201921 (2%)
20208 (1%)
202141 (4%)
20229 (2%)
202316 (4%)
20244 (2%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 419 steering complaints for the 2011 F-150, which is 19% of all 2,189 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford F-150 steering problems?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2011 F-150.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2011 F-150?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 F-150 is 76,000 miles.
Did steering problems on the 2011 F-150 cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries to steering complaints for the 2011 F-150.