2014 Ford F-150 steering problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V316000Jun 12, 20144,647 vehiclesDo not drive
  STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

  Risk: A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 11, 2026MO1 injuredOther / UnknownSteering

   Suddenly lost power steering dash lights for traction control and power steering assist it takes a lot of strength to steer it no prior warning and I recently had spinal surgery

   NHTSA complaint #11763524 · source
2. Filed Aug 25, 2026OHSteering

   I have a 2014 F150 manufactured in 5/2026 and recently had my electronic power assist steering fail. Ford issued recall 14S09 / NHTSA 14V-316. The recall was for F150's made between 5/26/2014 and 6/19/2026 that covered a steering gear motor position sensor magnet that was installed incorrectly. The result of this problem was a failure of the electronic power assist steering. Ford just diagnosed my F150 with an internal binding/failure of the steering gear, but when I…

   NHTSA complaint #11759541 · source
3. Filed Jul 30, 2026OHSteering

   Read out is showing power steering assist fault. Steering is locking up and screaming. Shows there was a recall for this but that this vin was not on the recall. now it is saying service advance trac.

   NHTSA complaint #11753733 · source
4. Filed Jun 17, 2026298,829 miMNSteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very hard to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failing electric power steering module. The contact was informed that the electric power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11744723 · source
5. Filed Mar 14, 2026MISteering

   I am aware this year f150 had issues with steering recall. My model did not come up as recall. However, I twice have had steering issues. On 04/26/24 I had the steering assembly repaired, car went into limp mode while driving. It cost $1,505.45 for the parts and it had to be reprogrammed at dealership $225.00. Total was $2,359.14. Now this week 03/10/2026 the steering is hanging up again and it is in shop. It seems odd my truck was not part of the recall. As longtime Ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11724353 · source
6. Filed Dec 8, 2025NYSteering

   Per the attached letter to 1 A Auto I installed the subject steering shaft and torqued it per their video instructions. It slipped off causing a complete loss of steering because it wasn't properly fabricated. . Thankfully, I was travelling at low speed and was able to safeky stop, make an emergency repair and got the truck home. It caused a break in the airabag clock spring cable and also broke a cable on the steering wheel that connects the guage control on the steering…

   NHTSA complaint #11703814 · source
7. Filed Oct 10, 202565,000 miMESteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle experienced a loss of steering control, and it became difficult to turn the steering wheel. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was…

   NHTSA complaint #11692525 · source
8. Filed Aug 13, 2025170,000 miNJSteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…

   NHTSA complaint #11680388 · source
9. Filed Jul 28, 2025141,000 miGATowedSteering

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel independently steered to the right and the vehicle independently drove off the road and into an embankment. The advanced tracking warning light illuminated, however it went off. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop in a leveled field. The contact stated that the power steering faulty assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11676701 · source
10. Filed Jul 21, 2025268,000 miFLSteering

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:…

    NHTSA complaint #11675069 · source
11. Filed Jun 2, 2025CASteering

    I was driving to work and when coming to the parking structure making a right hand turn my steering wheel locked up on me and on the dash Hill Descent Control Fault and Service AdvancedTrac came on the dash. I towed it home and the steering wheel is completely locked.

    NHTSA complaint #11664452 · source
12. Filed May 13, 2025MNSteering

    The truck has stiff steering at slow speeds. It experiences the same as the NHTSA recall 14V-316 or Ford Safety Recall 14S09. It is describe as "Safety Recall 14S09, issued by Ford Motor Company, pertains to certain model year 2014 F-150 trucks manufactured between May 26 and June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS)." I have taken it to Sugarloaf Ford in Winona Minnesota and they recommend replace. But they do not have it as a recall. In the…

    NHTSA complaint #11660652 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology