2011 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2011 Ford F-150?
419 owners have reported steering problems on the 2011 Ford F-150, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 46,000–110,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
419 complaints 19% of all 2011 complaints 77,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (359 of 419). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
No recall covers steering problems on the 2011 Ford F-150. See all 6 recalls for this year.
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Other 2011 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2011 Ford F-150 steering problems?
Complaints most often name the rack and pinion, electric power assist system and gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
At what mileage do 2011 Ford F-150 steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 46,000–110,000 miles. The middle value is about 77,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2011 Ford F-150 steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2011 Ford F-150. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which F-150 year has the most steering complaints?
The 2011 F-150, with 419 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.