2013 Ford F-150: Power steering failed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 F-150 report: power steering failed. CarComplaints.com lists 26 owner complaints, average mileage 74,200 miles.
NHTSA has 211 owner complaints for the 2013 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11675966 (filed 07/24/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. in addition, the steering failure warning light illumi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11666851 (filed 06/13/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. the contact stated that while exiting the driveway, the steering wheel moved voluntarily and failed to respond as intended. the contact stated that the steering wheel then seized. the message "power steering fault" was displ…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replacement of ford's systemic defective epas system (10 reports) replace power steering pump (2 reports) needs new steering gear (1 reports) replace rack sensor (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,960 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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