2011 Ford F-150: steering wheel locks up

Filed Dec 13, 2025 · Steering · VA

Driving about 10 mph when steering lockup Shop replaced rack opinion

Filed Jun 3, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · AZ

The electronic power steering locked up while driving & could not turn the wheel at all. Yes this has been inspected & confirmed by an independent service center. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to this incident. The vehicle is render useless with the locked up steering.

Filed May 4, 2025 · Steering · MA

I was driving when the steering locked up with no warning light on the dash or fault messages. Was driving on a road and taking a turn when I went straight into the woods not allowing control of vehicle

Filed May 14, 2024 · Steering · 144,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to stall in the middle of an intersection. Immediately following the failure, the traction control warning light illuminated. The was not able to be restarted. A Police Officer arrived to have the vehicle towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a failed steering and stated that the electric rack source unit needing to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Steering · MS

This is the second Ford factory replacement steering rack that has failed and almost caused me to wreck by having the steering wheel lock and may not being able to move the wheel in any direction. It has almost caused multiple accidents, and I know that there are multiple reports of Ford electronic power, steering racks failing

Filed Sep 10, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · NE

While driving the steering locked up, steering assist came up, and something about steering sensor. Very dangerous going down highway and steering locks up on you. They need a recall on 2011 Ford F150 Electronic Steering.

Filed Sep 9, 2021 · Steering · PA

while driving the truck the steering wheel locks up and you can not turn the steering wheel.I was in a parking lot when I had to slam on my brakes. I almost crashed into a person. I looked on the on the web and there are many complaints.

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Steering · 6,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel locked up while making a left or right turn, without warning. The contact had to manually center the steering wheel to prevent the vehicle from making a complete 180 degree turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Doherty ford (4223 pacific ave, forest grove, or 97116) was contacted and informed of the failure however, offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2020 · Steering · 40 miles · PR

While driving about 40 m per hour the steering wheel lock, couldn't turn left or right very dangerous and risky , almost hit a barrier, 3 years ago had to replace rack and pinion, replaced with original , now dec 2020 the mechanic told me is the rack and pinion again, I see too many complaints about this very serious and dangerous fault

Filed May 31, 2020 · Steering · KS

The steering sticks in spots, very jerking when trying to steer. Once when turning to the left, had wheels turned all the way to the left and steering locked up, for a moment I thought I was going to have to have it towed. Again cannot make smooth corrections and slight turns without jerking the truck do to steering malfunction. Very dangerous. And of course the truck is in motion, on city streets, highway, and turning. Below you want a specific date, is does this constantly whenever I drive it.

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Steering · 144,610 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering seized and the service power steering now warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home, but had great difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 144,610. *dt

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Steering · 152,000 miles · TX

Driving in a strip mall the steering locked up and a code stating power steering assist fault warning came on. I had to forcefully steer into a parking space to get out of the way from thru traffic. I turned off the engine and restarted the truck and it reset the warning. I was able to drive to an o'reillys where they were not able to help me. The steering locked up again at o'reillys. I had to call a nephew to help me with truck to a shop to see what the problem was. Three same code came on. There should be a recall for this issue. It is very dangerous.