2012 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2012 Ford F-150?
204 owners have reported steering problems on the 2012 Ford F-150, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 46,000–114,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
204 complaints 11% of all 2012 complaints 72,000 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 (161 of 204). 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 2012 Ford F-150. See all 4 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Ford F-150 steering problems?
Complaints most often name the electric power assist system and yaw / angle sensor.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford F-150 steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 46,000–114,000 miles. The middle value is about 72,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford F-150 steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 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.