2023 FORD F-150 Steering Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 2023 FORD F-150

13 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 FORD F-150. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#11714037 |
Complete electrical shut down driving on the highway on two separate occasions. While driving engine shuts off, dash board goes black, infotainment center goes black. Required to shift vehicle into park to restart after occurrence. Huge safety risk! When taken to Ford service; unable to find any issues and was told “vehicle is safe to drive”
#11711619 |
Yesterday I went to pull straight out of my parking spot after I switched from park to drive and the steering was completely locked up, so I put it in reverse to get back into my parking spot .I then put it back into park, turned the truck off waited for a few seconds turned it back on and it was fine to drive home . No service lights came on.
#11709150 | Crash
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction, and the steering wheel seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's son was driving on a busy three-lane highway. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was filed. The contact was informed by the tow truck driver that the steering wheel had seized and the vehicle was inoperable to drive. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. In addition, the contact stated that the contact's vehicle and the other vehicle were both damaged; however the contact was still waiting for the insurance adjuster. The contact was advised by the insurance company to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed...
#11653124 |
I’m very concerned about the actual malfunction of my entire steering rack & pinion assembly at just over 6,000 miles. The failure on my 2023 F150 (bought as NEW in Sept. 2024 from dealer w/ 1200 miles) occurred at more than 80 miles per hour when I had punched it to pass another vehicle. The steering became very wonky and was 'soft-locking' in stuttering positions – about 2 degrees apart in moving the steering wheel. It was very touch and go coming into town – even back at 60 mph. I was still hitting the hard spots and making all sorts of racket in full turns as we pulling into a parking lot to check it out. At that time, the only thing I could relate it to as far as how it felt was that the steering assist/ lane keeping assist was wanting to run the show. But I...
#11639246 |
My F-150 has been a nightmare since I purchased it in April. Ford dealers are unwilling to even look into my complaints. It has now got to the point where I cant drive the vehicle on the interstate because it is too unstable at those speeds. As in the steering wheel moves one way and the truck steers another. The truck is on its 3rd set of tires with only 30k miles on the odometer, but Ford always comes up with some excuse to blame it on me. That is not the case though, I've had 3 4X4 F-150s prior to this one, so I know what to expect from and how to drive a truck.
#11619893 |
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the dealer informed them that there were chip shortages regarding the steering of the vehicle and that when a remedy was released they would be included. The contact had learned of the Ford Technical Serviced Bulletin with the NHTSA ID Number: 10243408 (Equipment, steering). The contact called the dealer who informed them the VIN was not included. The vehicle did not receive the upgrade. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had referred the contact to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 15,100.
#11600574 |
Hello regarding Ford’s program 22G06 for the steering wheel heated feature my truck was built during those times and selected plants and they state it’s not under NHTSA’s list of requirements?
#11592019 |
My car should have been included in the recall to replace the heated steering wheel with this vehicle. Ford has decided that because they did not put a heating element in my steering wheel yet I got charged the $4000 for it and only got $140 credit. I do not think that is fair and should get it upgraded as the 2023 Ford F150 have except for my truck
#11569980 |
When selecting the TOWING option on the dash cluster, the dash shuts off to a black screen and restarts while driving. This prevents seeing the speed and other dash information. The truck also sends warning to phone after dash shut off that power steering, ABS, seatbelt control, and airbag control is malfunctioning. Took to dealer and they were able to reproduce the issue. The replaced dash but did not fix. They escalated the issue to Ford who said they are working on it back in October. Still no fix.
#11567507 |
When it’s below freezing, I am experiencing a loud humming/rumbling noise while driving. It last for a mile or two then stop. I haven't drove the vehicle much in fear or damaging anything. There are 2 other vehicle in my area experiencing the same issue & they have the same vehicle. I've been to dealer, they werent able to duplicate the issue but informed me a sales advisor there with the same truck is also having this issue but havent found a fix as it continues to happen. There are many compliants and videos online regarding this issue. Ford need to open an inverstigation into this issue and provide a recall/remedy.
#11560854 |
Loud vibration while driving, similar to passing over a rumble strip, believed to originate from IWES operating in colder weather. Fear of damage from grinding parts effecting operation of 4WD system.
#11560710 |
Truck will randomly start making rumble strip or like you have knobby tires noise from front end. You can put it in 4 high and back 2wd an it goes away.this has happened at different speed and differs temp.
#11560431 |
Both front IWE’s are in question. When it’s cold out like below 32 degrees, I driving and hear a grinding noise. Sounds like a bearing type noise when they are stuck engage and one free spinning. The dealer told me if I hear noise again to engage/press 4high. The noise went away but not fixed.

Other 2023 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Power Train 101 complaints Electrical System 55 complaints Unknown Or Other 55 complaints Service Brakes 28 complaints Engine 22 complaints Structurebody 16 complaints Visibilitywiper 16 complaints Wheels 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 11 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Parking Brake 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 3 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 3 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipmentappliancetvradiospeakers 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints Lane Departure Assist 2 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 2 complaints Lane Departure Warning 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemair Handlerchamber Ducts And Valves 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Back Over Prevention 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 1 complaint Electrical Systempropulsion Systeminverter 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsdaytime Running Lightsbulbs 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Steeringsteering Wheel Handle Barhand Heatercooler 1 complaint Structurebodybumpersactive Shuttersgrill 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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