2011 Ford Mustang Steering Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 11 records
- steering wheel · 10 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
- electronic power · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My 2011 mustang when driving at around 40mph the traction control light come on and the front end starts to wobble it don't happen all the time. I took it to have it check and was told the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The don't have but 56000 miles. I did some research and found out ford recall several vehicles with this same problem. From what i found out that it might be a heat over the electric gearbox
ODI 11243148
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving at approximately 35 mph when the vehicle started vibrating with traction control lights coming on. Pulled into a parking lot turned off car and ran fine afterwards. I have had to pull over on several occasions due to the same problem. Then i had my 10 year old in the car on the highway.. I was just getting off the on ramp onto the highway at approximately 60- 65 mph and the car started vibrating with…
ODI 11217255
Steering
Electric brake system. Started car began backing out of my garage it displayed on my dash , steering failure. After resurching , i found this has been a problem on several ford vehicles and has caused death. Plus they cost to repair is insane. They car only has 118,000 miles. Please help!!!!
ODI 11164367
Steering
While turning in a parking lot the power steering failed. The steering wheel was locked upside down and the wheels were locked to the right. I restarted the car and the problem resolved. I went into a store and when i came out and started the car again the same thing happened. Three restarts did not resolve the problem. I finally manually cranked the wheel until i heard a loud thud and then restarted the car again…
ODI 11103340
Steering
Intermittent steering issues with the electronic steering, which causes the steering wheel to violently jerk out of your hands while driving. When it fails, its near impossible to turn the wheel. Happened several times in all driving situations - driving on the highway, stuck in traffic, pulling into a parking space, etc. It's extremely dangerous for my family, and ridiculous ford hasn't issued a warranty for their…
ODI 11091553
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the power steering failed and seized without being able to turn the wheel. A message that stated "service trac control" and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. *ln
ODI 11025328
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
When car started and i put it in gear it started going but steering wheel would not turn( it was not in locked mode.)it flashed check trac system -chech engine cut car off then back on it was ok. Later i tried to crank it , it wouldnt start read where if you got out locked with key waited till lights went off unlocked it with key it would crank did this and it cranked took it to ford place put it on computer said…
ODI 11022409
Steering
Complete power steering failure. Research on forums indicates that this is a very wide spread, high impact, and unsafe issue. Many other models from common year have had recalls for steering issue. This is also a very costly fault. The failure happened when making a sharp turn. Shut down and disconnect then restart did not clear the fault. Dealer only says steering column, i'd like to track what in the steering…
ODI 10991209
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While driving 50 mph, the abs independently engaged and the vehicle pulled to the right. The advancetrac (electronic stability control system) indicator illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the steering angle sensor failed and the electronic power steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10967970
Steering
My electronic power steering has failed 3 times-the car engages the brakes without warning and pulls to one side.then the "service the advance trac warning light "comes on. I have read that there are major safety issues with these electronic power steering rack assemblies.i am concerned about the my safety.i have read of total failures that have resulted in crashes and injuries.ford has refused to give me any…
ODI 10967975
Steering
When turning steering wheel during parking would hear a clunk sound. When vehicle was at dealer for transmission issue and recall work, dealer advised that the steering column needed to be replaced.
ODI 10923709
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel locked up and the advance track light and service steering now light illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and was later towed to the contact's residence. The contact notified a local dealer and secured a repair appointment for the following morning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 10865204
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel lost power. The contact pulled to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to home. The contact called a local dealer and was informed to take the vehicle to a shop for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to have the dealer diagnose the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10821480
Steering
Intermittent loss of power steering while driving. Have to constantly try to turn off car and restart to get the electronic power steering to work again. Lost power steering on the interstate with kids in the car and ended up in the grass, almost taking out the guardrail. Ford dealership says there have been 450,000 2011-2012 vehicles that have been recalled for this exact problem and part, yet somehow the mustangs…
Crash reported
ODI 10822135
Electrical System · Steering
When the car was about 3 years old, i started to feel a quick loss of power in the steering when making a turn. It had only lasted a second and only happened at low speed in parking lots but happen while i was driving so i took it to the ford dealer in fullerton ca. They said it was a software problem and they updated the software. The problem disappeared but then reappeared about a year later. I continued to drive…
ODI 10785689
Steering
While driving, the power steering assist failure indicator came on along with the service advance-track indicator and then the steering wheel locked completely. This forced me into oncoming traffic and with no ability to steer the car at all. I was forced off the road because i could not change direction at all and ended up hitting my head, elbow and knees. After calling the ford dealer, they informed me that there…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10608174
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the contact turned the steering wheel to the right but the vehicle did not turn. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact also stated that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10722136
Steering · Suspension
While attempting to make a lane change on the freeway at 70 mph,, i had to make a correction and move back into my original lane due to someone wanting to change into the same lane at the same time. The front end swayed back and forth out of control. Almost had an accident. This happened again at 65 mph on 09/14/2012. On 10/03/2012 i bought the car into the dealership i bought the car from. They investigated this…
ODI 10480059
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The "service autotrack" light came on as i was pulling out from a parking space in the morning, and the power to the back wheels was reduced. I took the vehicle to the dealership for service, and was informed of a manufacturer defect in the gpas system that could cause the steering to fail. The dealership kept the vehicle, as it is unsafe to drive due to this gpas system defect. Ford is not currently manufacturing…
ODI 10450567
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact stated that whenever the brakes were engaged, the steering wheel would direct the vehicle sharply to the left or right. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the tires were sticking to the road when the brakes were engaged, resulting in a sharp change of direction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but…
ODI 10423948
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford mustang. The contact was driving 30 mph when a thumping noise emitted from the front driver's tire. The vehicle steered to the right despite the contact holding the steering wheel in a straight position. The contact also stated that the brakes failed to stop the vehicle properly and emitted a banging noise. In addition, the vehicle also failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal…
ODI 10455840