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2014 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet

Power steering cuts out or goes heavy

  • 103owner reports
  • 80,500median miles
  • $2,000median quote
  • 2involved a crash

Newest report Aug 25, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

155 of the 1,502 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 103 of those describe power steering loss.

Tick what matches of 103 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the EPS motor or module (13 reports) and the steering rack (7 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the steering system covers the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

14V-316Jun 12, 2014
Do 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 and remedy
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.

NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the F-150

AQ17-001opened Jan 4, 2017
Steering · model years 2015

Champion ford edinboro / steering shaft. Closed jun 15, 2018.

NHTSA summary
NHTSA opened AQ17-001 to determine whether Champion Ford Edinboro, Inc. (Champion Ford), of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and, in turn, that a dealer not sell a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed (49 U.S.C. ?30120(i)).NHTSA issued an information request (IR) letter to Champion Ford on January 4, 2017.Champion Ford responded to this request on January 19, 2017.Also on January 4, 2017, an IR letter was issued to Ford Motor Company (Ford) and a response was received from Ford on January 25, 2017.Finally, another IR was issued to Champion Ford on May 31, 2017, and Champion Ford's response letter was submitted to NHTSA on June 14, 2017.NHTSA's investigation indicated that Champion Ford did sell and deliver recalled vehicles that did not have the recall remedy completed at the time the vehicles were delivered to the customers.NHTSA therefore concluded that Champion Ford was liable for civil penalties for violations of the Safety Act, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. ?30165.Under a Settlement Agreement dated April 16, 2018, Champion Ford agreed to pay compromised civil penalties in the amount of $20,000.Champion Ford als
EA02-001opened Feb 6, 2002
Steering · model years 1997

Steering shaft separation. Closed may 29, 2003, led to recall 03V-196.

NHTSA summary
SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY FOR TECHNICAL DETAILS
PE01-033opened Sep 17, 2001
Steering · model years 1997 to 1998

Steering column. Closed feb 6, 2002.

NHTSA summary
PE98-024opened Apr 21, 1998
Steering · model years 1996 to 1998

Tie rod end failures. Closed jul 21, 1998.

NHTSA summary
There is no summary currently available

None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.

What owners paid

8 of the 103 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,700 to $3,130.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 53,000 and 119,000 miles, from the 84 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“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.”

Filed Jul 30, 2026

“My vehicle shows that it has an electrical connection with the electronic power steering showing a U3000:49-8B code”

Filed Mar 13, 2025

“I'm currently experiencing problems with what I believe to be the Electronic Power Steering. As I'm driving it feels as though the power Steering goes in and out as it becomes difficult to turn the Steering wheel. It's currently an intermittent issue. I see Ford had recalls for this on other manufacturers dates and would like to know if my vehicle would be added to the same safety recall?”

Filed Feb 9, 2024

“loss of steering while driving happen twice still able to control truck no assist come back to work once truck is turn off then back on .did not contact ford yet thaqnk you”

Filed Oct 19, 2022

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 2 of 103 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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