Steering Failed problems of the 2013 Ford F-150

Seven problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2013 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2013 F-150.

1 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2019

Epas (electronic power assit sterring) sensor failed, electronic steering fails and acts if there is no power steering causing very diifficult manuvering. Ths could easily result in an accident or fatality. Several on-line complaints about it.

2 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2019

While driving, the steering seized up making the vehicle nearly impossible to control. Multiple warning lights: "service advanced track, power steering, hill descent assist". Dealer reports that epas system has gone bad/failed. I've read numerous reports on the steering/electric issue. This is a major safety concern and needs to be recalled. This truck is in immaculate shape and has 67,000 miles on it. Steering should not be failing. Please get a recall going on this before someone dies I also had a wheel stud/bolt sheer off two weeks back.

3 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2018

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.

4 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2018

While making a left hand turn at an intersection the steering wheel violently turned to the right forcing my truck to swerve off the road. I had no control over the car and could not get the steering wheel to move. Immediately the advancetrac warning light came on as well as the battery warning light. I did not lose power to the truck but was on able to turn the wheel. After a couple attempts of turning off the truck and starting it again I was able to get steering back. I tried to make it off of the freeway on ramp but was only able to make it a few feet until the steering failed again and swung the car to the right. I had the truck towed to the nearest Ford dealership and they said that the steering gear failed. I was quoted $1950 for the part. The truck is just short of 60k miles and being out of warranty they said all I can due is file a report. I am having to pay for the repairs until my report is reviewed. I have read numerous reports of this same problem happening to other owners with the same year and make as my truck and think this is an extremely dangerous problem. I don't think it is right that any automobile can lose steering at anytime with out the option to at least maneuver the vehicle to safety. I am filing a report with Ford to try and get reimbursed.

5 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2018

2013 Ford F-150 stx with 45k miles-- steering suddenly became difficult to turn and would briefly freeze up when city driving, moving at 20-40 mph. I took it to woltz and wind Ford and found out that the truck had electronic power assist steering. An intermediate shaft was replaced at a cost of $428. Further research on this problem has shown that there are many problems with this type of steering that can lead up to total steering failure and loss of control of the vehicle. I now am questioning whether to keep this truck that could cost me $2000 to fix when the rack needs replaced or possibly even cause an accident. Other Ford vehicles with this same problem have been recalled so why has the manufacturers defect in this truck not been recalled?.

6 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2017

Service advancetrac light appears on dash, and then steering assist fails completely. Very difficult to steer, went straight and almost hit a cyclist. On a corner, cyclist to my right, truck wanted to go straight. Had to brake very hard to avoid hitting them.

7 Steering Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2014

While driving on interstate 81 near dixie caverns, virginia, while entering curve on interstate, the steering seemed to fail and would not turn. Impacted the guardrail and came to a stop. No other vehicles were involved. The system to alert 911 also failed. The horn honked for approximately one minutethe side curtain airbags deployed. Truck was damaged on the entire passenger side. Inquired at dealership about steering problems with Fords and was told there were none.




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