YearToAvoid

2014 Ford F-150 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 159 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford F-150, about 10% of all complaints for the year, tied to 7 crashes and 3 injuries. Ford issued recall 14V316000 for the EPAS steering gear on trucks built May 26 to June 19, 2014, with a do-not-drive warning. Median mileage at failure was 70,000 miles.

Steering complaints
159
10% of 1,533
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while driving at low to moderate speeds, making the truck hard to control.
  • Some describe the steering wheel locking up completely while the engine was running and the vehicle was in motion.
  • Several report the steering pulling or seizing during a turn, in one case leading to a crash into a tree.
  • Owners describe a loud grinding noise from the front end when turning the wheel to its maximum position.
  • Some report the steering column torquing hard to one side on its own during low-speed maneuvers, with the truck momentarily lifting on one side.
  • A few owners state dealers found a failed power steering motor or could not locate a failure code despite repeated steering failures.

When 2014 Ford F-150 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 7, 2014, latest Sep 11, 2026.

2014 Ford F-150 steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter102014 Q42016 Q22017 Q42019 Q22020 Q42022 Q42024 Q22025 Q4
159 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (10).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150

  1. NHTSA 14V316000Jun 12, 2014Steering4,647 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Steering:electric power assist system

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

    Risk: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.

Steering complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 200534 (3%)
  2. 200655 (9%)
  3. 200729 (6%)
  4. 200853 (14%)
  5. 200929 (9%)
  6. 201048 (6%)
  7. 2011419 (19%)
  8. 2012204 (11%)
  9. 2013216 (7%)
  10. 2014159 (10%)
  11. 201583 (5%)
  12. 201664 (3%)
  13. 201759 (4%)
  14. 201883 (4%)
  15. 201921 (2%)
  16. 20208 (1%)
  17. 202141 (4%)
  18. 20229 (2%)
  19. 202316 (4%)
  20. 20244 (2%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 159 steering complaints for the 2014 model year, which is about 10% of the 1,533 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ford F-150?
Yes. Recall 14V316000 covers the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) gear on 2014 F-150 trucks built between May 26 and June 19, 2014, and it carries a do-not-drive warning until the dealer replaces the steering gear.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 F-150?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 70,000 miles for steering-related complaints, though some owners reported failures at much lower mileage.
Have steering failures caused crashes in the 2014 F-150?
NHTSA data attributes 7 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2014 F-150, out of 159 total steering complaints for the year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.