2001 Ford F-150: loss of power steering

5 of the 1,236 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-150 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 0%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2022
2
2021
19
2020
2
2019
8
2018
21
2017
25
2016
16
2015
25
2014
67
2013
95
2012
76
2011
84
2010
22
2009
5
2008
9
2007
7
2006
11
2005
14
2004
8
2003
2
2002
3
2001
5
2000
6
1999
5
1998
10
1997
36
1996
3
1995
7
1994
3
1993
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Acceleration · 167,257 miles · IL

Lost power steering assist while driving. Hose corroded through and lost all hydraulic fluid.

Filed Jan 30, 2005 · Steering · 55,482 miles · NY · crash

Uncontrollable loss of steering on 2001 ford f-150 supercrew due to failure of right inner tie-rod end. Ford f-150 skidded across the road (right to left side) and went down into a ditch and struck a tree. Ford f-150 was towed to nearest service station for repair of right inner tie-rod end.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Engine, Steering · CA

Serpentine belt broke while backing up and vehicle lost steering ability, towed to dealer, part was replaced.*ak the steering locked and the consumer lost control of the vehicle resulting in a collision with a pole.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · NH · crash

While driving at state speed limit heard a loud noise from rear of vehicle. Without a warning lost steering control, resulting in a collision, mechanic stated rear axle bracket had a malfunction which resulted in spring unhooking and releasing axle.

Filed Jan 15, 2002 · Steering · CA · crash

While driving 25 MPH lost steering which resulted in a collision. Mechanic stated cause of collision was that power steering broke.

Service bulletins that may apply

Sep 1, 2004 Service bulletinCustomer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
May 1, 2004 Service bulletinPower steering leak - service tip
Apr 1, 2004 Service bulletinWhine from power steering
Nov 1, 2003 Service bulletinSteering idler arm noise
Aug 4, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
Mar 31, 2003 Service bulletinTie rod end inspection procedure
Feb 1, 2003 Service bulletinReduced power steering assist and/or power steering leaks when driven in temperatures equal to or less...
Mar 4, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding idler arm replacement specifications

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2001 Ford F-150 power steering loss

Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2001 Ford F-150?

5 of 1,236 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford F-150 (0%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2013.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford F-150?

There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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