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2014 Ford F-150 steering problems

The 2014 Ford F-150 has 156 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

156

Steering complaints

8%

Share of year

7

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

F-150 steering complaints by model year421 complaints1975: 1 complaints1977: 1 complaints1978: 3 complaints1979: 1 complaints1985: 1 complaints1986: 3 complaints1987: 2 complaints1988: 3 complaints1989: 8 complaints1990: 7 complaints1991: 7 complaints1992: 6 complaints1993: 9 complaints1994: 20 complaints1995: 27 complaints1996: 20 complaints1997: 213 complaints1998: 99 complaints1999: 52 complaints2000: 71 complaints2001: 37 complaints2002: 25 complaints2003: 16 complaints2004: 75 complaints2005: 34 complaints2006: 58 complaints2007: 30 complaints2008: 53 complaints2009: 29 complaints2010: 48 complaints2011: 421 complaints2012: 204 complaints2013: 217 complaints2014: 156 complaints2015: 82 complaints2016: 63 complaints2017: 56 complaints2018: 83 complaints2019: 20 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 36 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 16 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 3 complaints
F-150 steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

14V316000SteeringJune 12, 2014 · 4,647 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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 report

“TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED AND TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING RESULTING IN RUNNING OFF THE ROAD. NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR INJURIES WERE INCURRED. THE VEHICLE ON HAD 43,000 MILES. I WAS TOLD BY THE LOCAL DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED ON A RECALL LIST BUT THAT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 21, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 156 complaints about the 2014 Ford F-150 steering — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Ford F-150 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 14V316000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.