2016 Ford F-150: loss of power steering

Filed Sep 12, 2026 · Steering · TX

The vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power steering assistance while being driven on a highway. The failure made the vehicle extremely difficult to steer and nearly caused an accident, creating a serious safety hazard. After pulling over to get off the highway, it was observed at lower speeds, the vehicle did not have its full range of steering also creating a safety hazard. The problem was confirmed by the dealer, who determined that the power steering gear system had failed. The dealer replaced and repaired the entire power steering system. No warning lights or other alerts appeared before the failure. The sudden loss of steering assistance occurred without warning while the vehicle was in motion, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Steering · IN

"While operating my 2016 Ford F-150, the vehicle lost power-steering assist. Ray Skillman Ford diagnosed an internal failure of the power steering control module and replaced the steering gear assembly. The vehicle had approximately 94,620 miles. Sudden loss of steering assist significantly increased the effort required to steer the truck and created a safety concern. The repair cost me $3,804.27."

Filed Apr 7, 2026 · Steering · 81,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle lost the power steering assist feature. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2025 · Steering · 225,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the power steering assist became inoperable. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the steering rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance and transferred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Steering · MS

I was driving home on the 4 lane from baseball practice and my power steering went out all of the sudden and now I have to fight to get it to turn. I took it to the Ford dealership I bought the truck at and they said the steering rack had went out and I needed a new one. That's a $3000 repair and I feel that a truck in that year model under 150,000 miles should lose power steering

Filed Feb 12, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · PA

Check engine light just came on. Before that engine would shutter then stall. No steering and brakes could end up poorly. Think this is a safety hazard

Filed Apr 5, 2023 · Steering · MN

On 2/14/23 my 2016 Ford F-150 experienced an intermittent loss of steering while driving. There was a total loss of steering. I would turn the steering wheel, and the wheels would not respond. The steering wheel would turn freely, with no connection to the wheels. Upon parking my vehicle and turning it off, and removing the key, the steering wheel continued to "tick" and turn on its own. There were no warning lamps or messages. Once I restarted the vehicle the steering was not responding like normal. My safety was at risk had this happened at a greater speed, or in a different area I would have crashed. I had the truck towed to the local Ford dealership. It has now been there for 7 weeks . They have been unable to replicate the problem, or identify any solutions. I was told I could just pick up the truck or trade it in on a new truck since they could not identify the problem. I told them I was not comfortable driving it or selling it for someone else to drive with an issue that could prove catastrophic or deadly.

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Steering · 99,500 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after stopping and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering assist and locked up, while driving 5 MPH. The contact stopped, turned off, and then restarted the vehicle however, the power steering assist did not return. The vehicle was driven to the residence in manual steering mode. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,500.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Steering · 26,000 miles · VA

After starting vehicle I heard noise after turning steering wheel to back up. Proceeded to go on road and the steering was not acting right. Like I had lost my power steering. Tried to make turn and had to commensate to make truck stay in the right lane. Not knowing what was going on tried to go straight as possible to a repair shop I usually use. It appeared turning was a problem. Pulled into their parking lot turning wheel real slow. They said it was the electric steering part and it should be under warranty. Left there making as few and slow turns as possible to nearest warranty station about 5 miles away, bill talley ford in mechanicsville. Not sure when I would have no power steering I was scared to drive 15 miles to where I purchased the vehicle in jan., 2017, from sheety ford. Talley ford said they would have to replace whole electric power steering as there were no replacement parts for this item. I have read a lot of reports and reviews as ford had this problem with other models and has done nothing about it. Sad I have a truck for less than 4 years and having to spend $2700,00 to replace a major part that ford knows is defective.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Engine · 36,000 miles · CA

2016 ford f150 v8 engine. Driving down the freeway, my A/C compressor went out. It completely locked up causing the engine to stall and become disabled and could not be restarted. Shortly after, I lost power steering and brakes (as a result of the engine loss) which created a safety issue on a freeway at 10:30pm at night as I had to get the vehicle over lanes of traffic without power steering and ease of braking and bring the vehicle to a stop without power assisted brakes. Thankfully, we were able to get over, but I don't know that everyone would be so lucky. I don't think an A/C compressor breaking internally should disable the vehicle's engine unless something is fundamentally wrong with the construction of the compressor. I could see accidents occurring as a result of the engine becoming disabled.

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 42,000 miles · MI

I experienced an electrical failure that was intermittent at first but became worst over time. With this failure I would lose steering and vehicle advance track as well as ABS brake function. When electrical power was lost the electrical power steering would stop functioning causing complete lose of steering. This caused me to cross into oncoming traffic, luckily there was no one in the oncoming lane. The dealer found a wire going to the alternator that had worn through causing an over voltage condition. This caused many of the systems, including steering, to shut down. In my research this is not the only occurrence of this issue. My vehicle has 42,000 miles on it. I would guess this will become a much more common issue with time.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 64,000 miles · FL

Driving normally on four lane divided state road when warnings about various system failures came up on dash (traction control, braking, charging system). Power steering stopped working first then truck shut down. Got jump started thinking battery or alternator and truck drove normally for a few minutes then same scenario repeated.