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. 11 of the 204 steering complaints for this model year mention the “Power steering assist fault” warning.
- Steering complaints
- 204
- 11% of 1,781 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 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.