Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
[redacted] was driving the 2014 F150 on a multi lane state road in the afternoon on a sunny and dry afternoon. The vehicle was traveling straight with steady traffic at an intense rate of speed (approximately 45-50 mph) when it all of a changed gears and became difficult for the [redacted] to control, causing the vehicle to hit a guard rail. There was no contributing factors to the accident other than the vehicle's malfunction (i.e. no negative weather, road signals, other vehicles, animal or plant obstructions, intersections, driver error, etc.). At the time of the impact, all of the vehicle's airbags deployed and the driver's seatbelt locked in place. There were no personal injuries - only property damage to the outside of the vehicle, the airbags and seatbelt. Thus far, Ford has refused to replace the airbags, seatbelt/repair the vehicle's property damage despite repeated requests. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel independently steered to the right and the vehicle independently drove off the road and into an embankment. The advanced tracking warning light illuminated, however it went off. The contact stated the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop in a leveled field. The contact stated that the power steering faulty assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering module. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed gear box. The contact was informed that the gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 40 MPH, the power steering failed with the "Service Advance trac" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the brake pedal and the turn signals failed to operate as needed. The contact's husband used excessive force to steer the vehicle back to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with an electrical failure that could only be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where he was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. The contact was also given an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and then released independently, allowing the contact to regain proper control of the vehicle. The failure occurred while turning the steering wheel towards the right or left; however, the failure was more pronounced while turning left. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become more persistent. The contact is an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the motor underneath the rack and pinion had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact researched online and linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault message was displayed. The contact pulled off the roadway into a parking lot, stopped the vehicle, and shifted to park(P). The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the power steering functionality resumed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred one other time when the vehicle was first started. The contact stated that the steering was very rigid, but after turning the vehicle off and on, the power steering returned. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the advanced track steering, hill track control, and steering assists warning lights illuminated and the vehicle suddenly lost powering steering functionality. The contact was able to manually steer the vehicle and drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The mechanic notified the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. My truck was built only 2 weeks from the recall dates. My mechanic stated that my computer noted the steering rack was a recall part. …
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the electronic power steering gear. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 80,500.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test confirmed that the power steering assist was inoperable. The vehicle warranty provider offered to cover the cost of the repair; however, the Ford dealer stated that only authorized Ford parts could be used for the repair; which the warranty did not cover. The vehicle was then taken to two independent mechanics who informed the contact that the vehicle could only be serviced at a Ford dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently experienced a loss of power steering assist. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown sensor was replaced. The failure recurred several months later while driving, and the "Service Advancetrac" message was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 86,406.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing at slow speeds, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 198,000.
Related recalls
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).
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.
Steering complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2014 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 160 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Ford F-150, 10% of the model year's 1,538 complaints. The component named most often is rack and pinion (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford F-150 steering problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-316 (electric power assist system, Jun 12, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-150 steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries and 1 death to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.