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
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
Champion ford edinboro / steering shaft. Closed jun 15, 2018.
NHTSA summary
Steering shaft separation. Closed may 29, 2003, led to recall 03V-196.
NHTSA summary
Steering column. Closed feb 6, 2002.
NHTSA summary
Tie rod end failures. Closed jul 21, 1998.
NHTSA summary
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.
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.
Other problems on this car
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 160 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 113 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 98 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 81 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 57 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 54 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 47 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 44 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 41 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 30 reports