How common are steering problems in the 2013 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 216 steering complaints for the 2013 F-150, which is 7% of all 2,981 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 steering issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on this model year.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2013 F-150?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints is 74,500 miles.

Have steering failures led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints shows 7 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is the 2013 F-150 worse for steering complaints than other years?

Compared to other F-150 model years in the data, 2011 had the highest count at 419 complaints and 19% share, while 2013 had 216 complaints and a 7% share.

2013 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 216 steering complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150, 7% of that year's 2,981 total complaints, linked to 7 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 74,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 216; 7% of 2,981
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 74,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist while driving, with the wheel becoming hard or impossible to turn.
Some report the steering wheel seizing or locking up completely at low speeds, such as while turning in a parking lot, leading to a crash into a curb, pole, or wall.
Several complaints mention warning messages like "Service Power Steering" or "Power Steering Assist Fault" appearing right before the failure.
A separate pattern involves a knocking, rattling, or banging felt in the steering wheel or column at low speeds, especially over bumps or in hot weather, which some dealers called normal.
One driver reported the steering failing entirely on the interstate while entering a curve, causing the truck to hit a guardrail.

When 2013 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 28, 2013, latest Jun 24, 2026.

216 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q2 (15).

Steering recalls for the 2013 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 problems in the 2013 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 216 steering complaints for the 2013 F-150, which is 7% of all 2,981 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford F-150 steering issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2013 F-150?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints is 74,500 miles.
Have steering failures led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints shows 7 crashes and 4 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2013 F-150 worse for steering complaints than other years?: Compared to other F-150 model years in the data, 2011 had the highest count at 419 complaints and 19% share, while 2013 had 216 complaints and a 7% share.