2012 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 204 steering complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints for that model year, tied to 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure was 72,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component on this year.
- Steering complaints
- 204
- 11% of 1,781
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 72,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the electric power-assist steering (EPAS) intermittently stops assisting during turns, causing the truck to turn slowly or not at all before the assist suddenly returns.
- Owners describe a knock or nibble felt through the steering wheel while driving straight, worsening as outside temperature rises.
- Some owners report the steering wheel locking up entirely while the vehicle was in motion.
- Vibration or shaking felt through the steering wheel at highway speeds, in some cases progressively worsening as speed increases.
- Clunking or thunking noises from the front end felt through the steering wheel over bumps or uneven surfaces, sometimes linked to uneven front tire wear.
When 2012 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 31, 2012, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2012 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 204 steering complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150, which is 11% of the 1,781 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Ford F-150?
- The data provided does not list any related recalls for steering on the 2012 Ford F-150.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2012 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 F-150 is 72,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Were there any crashes linked to steering complaints on the 2012 F-150?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury associated with steering complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150, with no fires reported.
- How does 2012 compare to other F-150 years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 F-150 had 204 steering complaints (11% share), lower than 2011's 419 complaints (19% share) but higher in share than most years from 2015 onward.