2014 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet
Power steering cuts out or goes heavy
- 104owner reports
- 80,500median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Sep 11, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
156 of the 1,511 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 104 of those describe power steering loss.
Tick what matches of 104 reports
Power steering loss on other F-150 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Power steering loss is the steering wheel suddenly going heavy, usually with a warning on the dash. Nearly six in ten complaints in this group mention a warning light or message, and almost two thirds mention driving or highway speed rather than parking.
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.
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.
All 8 recalls on the 2014 Ford F-150, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the steering system on the F-150
Champion ford edinboro / steering shaft. Closed jun 15, 2018.
Steering shaft separation. Closed may 29, 2003, led to recall 03V-196.
Steering column. Closed feb 6, 2002.
Tie rod end failures. Closed jul 21, 1998.
None of these investigations covers the 2014 model year.
What owners paid
8 of the 104 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,700 to $3,130.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 53,000 and 119,000 miles, from the 84 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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”
Filed Sep 11, 2026
“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
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 104 reports involved a crash and 2 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
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- Rear window shatters or explodes 135 reports
- Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own 117 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 109 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 71 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 61 reports
- "Service Transmission" message or wrench light comes on 58 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 54 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 53 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 35 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 31 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 30 reports