Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering area. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the recall notice stated that there was no remedy yet. The manufacturer was notified. The contact felt that the manufacturer had not provided a solution other than replacing the same oem rack and pinion part that could fail again. The approximate failure mileage was 69,542.
2013 Ford F-150 steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel became very loose and started to move to the right and left on its own. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The following day, the vehicle was taken to summerville ford (9700 dorchester rd, summerville, sc 29485) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,880. *tt consumer stated the steering did not become very loose, it turned the wheels and tire to the left and right. Even after parking and putting the truck in park, with the engine running, I got out and went to the front of the vehicle and watched the front wheels turn to the right and then to the left, without anyone in vehicle.
On 4/2/19 while driving at approx. 50 MPH, all at once, the speedometer dropped to 0, air bag light came on, and the truck started running an idling rough. When we got to our destination we were planning on calling on someone to pick us up. We started the truck to move it out of the way, and it was back to normal. We drove home no problems. I drove the truck to work the very next day, 10 minutes away, ran errands, about 30 minutes driving, and went back to work. Still no problems. As I was getting ready to leave work, I hadn't been driving but a few minutes, then the truck all of sudden downshifted to first gear. I almost lost control. I was up to about 45 MPH at this point. The back end of the truck kept sliding until it finally slowed down. Luckily I live in a small town with not a lot of traffic. I am not going to attempt to drive it again until out local dealership checks it out. I called the dealership and they have advised us to bring it there on monday april 8th, and leave it with them.
Service advancetrac, power steering failure, hill descent control fault lights all come on and power steering has stopped working. Previously these would come on as soon as the trucks started, lights come one, shut truck off, restarted truck and lights went off. This has happened twice. Third time lights came on while driving and power steering completely went out while traveling down interstate.
Takara recall steering almost locks up while driving (stuff)but only while making small lane adjustments
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering lost power and the steering wheel seized. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kenny ross ford (724‑864‑3601, located at 104 black hill rd, irwin, pa 15642) to be diagnosed, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle could not be repaired unless the dealer was able to duplicate the failure. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
While driving the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn. This happens intermittently and so far has not killed anybody. I reported this to the dealer when I had the transmission shift programming recall done, and the service advisor wanted $130 + 10% shop supplies + tax to check it out. I am still under extended warranty, but he said if their were no eroor codes related to steering and if the steering shaft was not bent, there was nothing they would do for me.I declined to pay because the problem happens intermittently and cannot be reproduced on demand. This happens mostly when making a turn from a stop stop sign.
Steering is binding up during turns, both right and left. Feels like power steering has failed. Wheel does not return to center but must be steered back to center. No warning lights present took to dealer told me steering gear assembly needs replaced and there has been alot of recalls for this but my truck has not got the recall on this problem this is very dangerous and ford needs to fix this problem before someone gets hurt or killed do to it...
I was driving and without warning the steering became extremely hard to turn. If my wife would have been driving this vehicle she would have not been able to turn and possibly had a very bad accident.
Steering is binding up during turns, both right and left. Feels like power steering has failed. Wheel does not return to center but must be steered back to center. No warning lights present
Intermittent power steering assist failure, results in a difficult to control, and potentially deadly situation. First happened at appx 20 MPH while cornering, and momentary exit of lane into oncoming traffic until able to wrestle vehicle back into lane. I was on a curvy country road.
After getting off of work at 1130 pm I went out to warm up my truck. After bout five minutes I went back out to leave got in the truck began to go home . To my surprise not far down the road when I went to go around bin(corner) my steering had locked up and I could barely move it. Luckily I didn't go off the road and didn't get into wreck or anything over this although it was still pretty scary. The dash would beep and flashed power steering assist fault. So I call someone to help me then get on my phone google in power steering assist fault and the year make and model of my truck and it shows me that there had been a recall on that product or whatever the case may be and this is obviously a repeated problem with this truck. Tried talking to the ford people and not only were they rude but was told it wasnt their problem basically cuz the VIN number did not show the recall and I can take it up with the dealership. How can they just do that? There are several complaints on the same thing and I could have very easily been hurt as well as anyone else with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 20 MPH, the "downhill descent" and power steering warning indicators illuminated. Also, the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized several times. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Autonation ford north canton (5900 whipple ave nw, north canton, oh 44720, (330) 238-3206) stated that an appointment would need to be scheduled to diagnose the failure and provide a remedy. The contact had not authorized the dealer to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.
Experienced common epas failure multiple times. Have experienced at high speeds, losing control of all steering. This issue has been well documented all over the internet, and is actually a recall in some ford vehicles, including the 2014. But they have not issued a recall for the 2013. This is a major concern and safety issue. I've received this issue when vehicle gets wet from rain or car wash. And I've also experienced it when hitting a bump at both low speeds and high speeds. Such as a bridge deck seam on the freeway, pothole, rumble strips, gravel road washboard etc. When hitting these bumps, or when caused due to moisture, "service advance trac" message comes on dash, and all power steering is lost until vehicle is turned off and started again. Not only is this an extremely expensive fix, it is extremely dangerous, and could put a driver in a life and death situation. This needs to be recalled by ford on all vehicles they manufactured with this epas system in it.
Ford f-150 prower steering assist failed resulting in a near death experience. Making a left in alameda on to high st. String failed and I slammed on my brakes to avoid going on to the curb. I was stuck in oncoming traffic while cars swerved around me.
At 99k miles the epsa went out on my 2013 f150 4x4. Truck was never mistreated over 95% of the miles are highway miles. I find it odd years before and after have recalls for the same problem but not for 2013. I was pulling out of my driveway when this happened
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering default indicator illuminated and the power steering lost power. As a result, the steering wheel was difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to anderson ford of st. Joseph (2207 n belt hwy, st. Joseph, mo 65406) who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and the power steering box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was invalid.
Power steering went out while towing a trailer. Almost went into a ditch at high speeds. Glad me and my passenger didn't die.
Vehicle stationary, 18f. Steering completely frozen. Not steering column/lock. Problem seems to be in electric motor? No fuses blown. No warning light/check engine light. Just (routine) serviced 12 sep 18 at ford. Mechanic appointment scheduled for 31 oct 18.
I was drving my truck and with no warning or anything my steering became very very hard and had to take extra force to turn it the biggest problem was it happened ther morning I was coming back from vacation a 30 hour drive to get back home and be able to take it to the dealer to get it fixed it was very dangerous.
Power assist failure
Rack an pinion defect. All over the forums same run of truck between 2011 and 2013 with traction and hill decent mode errors loss of power steering in bad situations like on highway. Ford dealer acknowledged many complaints but ford will not honor repair. My blinker failed power steering locks up and ford says have to replace whole system
Lost electronic power steering while driving.
While driving home the power steering assist warning came on and lost all power steering. Was very difficult to steer. Had it taken to dealer was told this is common problem with the power steering just going out. Mileage was 59845 miles
I have a 2013 ford f150 fx2 and when driving the past few days, the "power steering assist fault" signal came on and I automatically lose power steering in the truck. This has happened when starting the truck but also while moving and driving on the road (roughly 40 MPH). Luckily, I was on a low traffic road to where I could get over however, this could be extremely dangerous on a busy highway. If my wife was driving at the time, she wouldn't be able to manually pull the steering wheel and get off the road and potentially get into an accident. Based on research, a lot of fords are experiencing this and action needs to be taken!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While pulling out of the driveway, the control panel illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the failures recurred. The contact had the vehicle towed to davidson ford (18621 us-11, watertown, ny 13601) where it was diagnosed that the electronic rack and pinion failed and needed replacement. The contact purchased the parts and the dealer performed the repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 42,383.
Upon start up, when leaving walmart parking lot hill descent control fault and service advance trac came on the display. I lost all power steering!!! After further investigation, this seems to be a common issue.. This is a major safety concern! If this happened at high speed in a corner this could be deadly!!! This issue needs to be addressed by ford! Major safety issue! Needs to be recalled....I am taking it to local ford dealer asap!
Off an on losing power steering. Can be very tight to steer. Nearly pulled me into oncoming traffic when steering wheel kinda got stuck and did not recover to straighten truck. I had to pull wheel to get back in lane. Been going off an on but now mostly manual steering and getting worse. Nothing mechanical, rack n pinon, knuckles, ujoint, brakes, etc. Ford hooked up diagnostic and it showed all good. No indicator lights on in truck.sounds similar to other recalls you have. Ford looked at it a month ago. Now cant get in for 2 more weeks. Is it safe to drive?
The steering automatically stopped working while driving on expressway at 70 MPH. As I exited the highway, the steering countinuly was lost of power steering. Luckily, I was able to make the truck drive home, but was very risky to drive trying to avoid driving off road, or avoiding car accident. I had no choice but to drive into work today, and feel this truck it's completely not road safe. The ford service center has told me the electric steering system epas needs to be replaced, and I am not willing to pay for this service since the truck has 45,000 miles . I have googled this epas electric steering question, and come to find out this problem seems to be in all of ford pick up trucks, which ford will not address this matter. What am I supposed to do? Keep driving ? What will geico insurance say about this if I cause an accident? Who would be the victim? Me, the other driver's , ford, and geico pays the bill? Thanks ,
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