Power steering keeps popping when turning and locks

- Arlington, TX, USA

Driving down the road around 30mph and lost power steering. "power steering assist fault" appeared on the message center in the gauge cluster. Pulled over safely and restarted the vehicle and the message was still on the message center. Power steering is still absent.

- Austintown, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Raven, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While reversing the vehicle, the steering seized and the steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Stillwater, MN, USA

The steering locks up when turning left. Sometimes it is for a only momentary and other times it happens and takes a few seconds to unlock. Seems very dangerous and an obvious defect. Happens at idle as well as up to freeway speeds. Only happens in a left hand turn.

- Nampa, ID, USA

Takata recall.... when turn right have pull real hard to go back left when truck is moving on a city street and on highway....as this could be a problem not getting truck to turn

- Grapevine, TX, USA

Going down the road at 65mph, lost power steering. This is gonna kill someone. Ford dealership says 1500 dollars, I say you pay for it. No way at 120K miles should I lose power steering.

- Enid, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

- Alma, GA, USA

Electric power assist steering failure, while making a left hand turn the steering failed part way through the turn causing the truck to go straight, because of this I almost hit 2 parked cars. When this happened the steering wheel locked up and I could not turn it. This is a known issue to Ford as there have been thousands of recall for these units from 2011 and newer, my truck falls in to the recall void.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Steering locks up when turning left or right, wanders on the highway and then locks up. Cannot drive the vehicle feels very unsafe to drive.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

The steering wheel "sticks" or "catches" when traveling on a highway at 45-60 mph and turning left. It has happened several times but only when turning to the left. I have only had this truck 2 weeks (bought it used with 77,000 miles) but it started having this problem after 2 days.

- Okolona, AR, USA

Vehicle steering it very jerky and locks up, particulary when turning left. Makes vehicle difficult to drive in a straight line without 'wandering" in the lane. Not safe. Started about a year ago, getting progressively worse.

- Sulphur, LA, USA

Been having problems with the stability control light popping up on the screen when all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up and the steering control light shows up. Truck won't steer left or right. Thank god I was parked when it failed. Being told it's the electronic rack N pinion box. I only have 60,000 mile on the truck. I'm 59 years old and I drive to from work. Please help.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

My steering wheel will stick when turning left. It makes it hard to keep it in one lane.the problem will come and go. The dealership said they did not see any problem. But like I said the problem will come and go. You have to force the steering wheel back to the original position. I can make a video if this will help.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

When driving and taking a left turn, the power steering stops, making it almost impossible to turn the wheel. It is intermittent, but is happening more and more often. Back in October of 2016 I took it to my Ford dealer to have it fixed. I was told that my warranty was up a week earlier, so I would have to pay. I couldn't afford to pay for it at the time, so I declined. Now it is much worse.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Electronic steering system failure when turning left. The issue began when I purchased the vehicle but was very intermittant. Over time it has gotten worse. Ford recalled other vehicles for same issue due to safety but not mine. I see on line many forums disucssing my exact issue on the same model year. I went to Ford corporate with no traction as they seemed like they didnt know the issue. I took my truck to the Ford dealer & they agree that its failing & want to charge me full price for correction which is 2K to replace electronic steering rack. I said I couldn't afford, they inspected my vehicle & passed it knowing that the steering was unsafe. I cannot afford 2K, I paid 45K for the truck. I have purchase many Ford. I am hoping that this becomes a recall soon.

- Coraopolis, PA, USA

I recently purchased a used Ford F150 2011 raptor. The steering continues to be problematic. The issue is that turning the wheel "sticks" and becomes almost non functional. The problem is sporadic but steady. I paid over $600 at a local auto repair shop and the problem still exists. Can I obtain more info if I can get this resolved by Ford under a recall?

- Carbondale, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While turning out of a parking lot at 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 11V128000 (electrical system, body control module) and 10V659000 (electrical system, body control module). The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Roswell, GA, USA

While driving my Ford truck it makes a grunting or binding sound when turning. Have noticed similar problems on internet. Some steering problems have created a potential for death or serious injury. Steering is an important function. Please investigate so one of these options does not occur to me or a family member.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

Ford F150 2011. The steering on the truck locks up while driving. Often described on other forums as going into manual mode vs assisted steering. I have had this happen while at a high rate of speed, going around a curve with my family in the vehicle. I have seen many complaints about the same issue on this vehicle however no recall has been issued yet. I have not had an accident yet due to the issue, but I have since placed the vehicle in storage awaiting a recall.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA