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2017 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet

Power steering cuts out or goes heavy

  • 36owner reports
  • 42,000median miles
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

58 of the 1,428 complaints on this car are about the steering system. 36 of those describe power steering loss.

Tick what matches of 36 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the steering rack (7 reports) and the EPS motor or module (4 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the steering system covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

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 2017 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 19,127 and 82,500 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“First experienced slight steering weaving for a week. Then electric power steering assist completely went out. $2,450 bill to replace. This issue has been to common with F150's and should be a recall fix for free issue. Requesting assistance”

Filed Sep 11, 2025

“The power steering failed while driving. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer service shop. The dealership has said that there is over 400 vehicles with the same issue. The dealership confirmed that it's a steering box issue.”

Filed Jul 24, 2023

“Electric power steering assembly unexpectedly fails resulting in increased risk of injury or fatality from collision.”

Filed Aug 8, 2022

“The power steering abruptly stopped working while driving after two violent jerks to the left on the steering wheel. I was able to maintain my lane travel thankfully but it was a close call”

Filed Jul 30, 2022

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 36 reports involved a crash. 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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