Five problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2011 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Mustang based on all problems reported for the 2011 Mustang.
While turning in a parking lot the power steering failed. The steering wheel was locked upside down and the wheels were locked to the right. I restarted the car and the problem resolved. I went into a store and when I came out and started the car again the same thing happened. Three restarts did not resolve the problem. I finally manually cranked the wheel until I heard a loud thud and then restarted the car again at which point the issue resolved. I drive 110 miles each way to work. The Mustang has 68,000 miles on it. This is a safety issue that can get people killed. There have been recalls on other models in the same year by Ford with the same system. I will be trading the car ASAP. These cars are death traps and nothing is being done about it. This is a documented issue multiple times.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. While pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the power steering failed and seized without being able to turn the wheel. A message that stated "service trac control" and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Complete power steering failure. Research on forums indicates that this is a very wide spread, high impact, and unsafe issue. Many other models from common year have had recalls for steering issue. This is also a very costly fault. The failure happened when making a sharp turn. Shut down and disconnect then restart did not clear the fault. Dealer only says steering column, I'd like to track what in the steering column (which sensor) failed and is there a trend with a common sensor or assy in the other models that were recalled.
My electronic power steering has failed 3 times-the car engages the brakes without warning and pulls to one side. Then the "service the advance trac warning light "comes on. I have read that there are major safety issues with these electronic power steering rack assemblies. I am concerned about the my safety. I have read of total failures that have resulted in crashes and injuries. Ford has refused to give me any help-they want to charge me about $3500. 00 for the repair. I filed my complaint earlier today verbally with your team-complaint number-10967970.
While driving, the power steering assist failure indicator came on along with the service advance-track indicator and then the steering wheel locked completely. This forced me into oncoming traffic and with no ability to steer the car at all. I was forced off the road because I could not change direction at all and ended up hitting my head, elbow and knees. After calling the Ford dealer, they informed me that there was a "TSB" about it but no recall. The dealer then went on to tell me that almost all the Ford vehicles had been recalled for the same problem, except the Mustang even though they see more of this problem in Mustangs than any other model. They then quoted me over $3,000 to have it repaired. This problem, in my opinion, could've killed me and I'm shocked that it hasn't cost any else their life.