2015 Ford F-150: Steering failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 F-150 report: steering failure. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 48,750 miles.
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints for the 2015 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11674575 (filed 07/18/2025): “For the past 3 days, i have had intermittent loss of steering from a power steering failure while driving on interstates/highways. almost completely unable to steer it to safety on the side of the road. ford has a recall(15s18), but i was told its vin-specific…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11604226 (filed 07/24/2024): “I am the original owner and from the start of ownership in 2015 i noticed after 30 plus minutes of driving when making a sweeping left turn, like around an s turn in a road, the steering wheel would have resistance. at the point of resistance if i go back to t…”
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: replace rack and pinion (2 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 $1,190 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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