2016 Ford Expedition Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Ford Expedition, 2% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle dashboard stared showing the warning stering assist fault service required. The stering is disabled and it becomes very hard or impossible to drive. Issue started happening at any time while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11408301, filed 2021-04, 96,800 miles“Steering wheel is loose and wobbly as if it will fall off. I noticed that Ford issued a recall in March 2018 for this problem (see below) however it does not include my 2016 Ford Expedition that is having the exact same issue. DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2018 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. …”
NHTSA complaint #11597707, filed 2024-06“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that on several occasions, while in reverse(R), the contact observed a warning chime and a Steering Assist Fault message was displayed, and the steering wheel became firm. The contact stated that on other occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11622242, filed 2024-10, 150,000 miles“•Steering assist fault and yes it is available to inspect •Power steering went out while driving. Could not turn properly as vehicle was hard to turn wheel and was almost hit on icy road. Had two children and pregnant wife in vehicle with me. •Problem is continuous and has been verified by dealer as well as an independent service center. •It has been inspected by local Ford dealership •No there were no prior warnings. It just happened when driving and now happens every time on startup. No power steering. This began in November 2022. …”
NHTSA complaint #11528029, filed 2023-06Related service bulletins
- 10100144Mar 20, 2017Some 2015-2017 expedition/navigator vehicles equipped with epas steering may exhibit no communication with the pscm. This may be due to an open 125 amp mega fuse, located on the…
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 40% |
| 2025 | 7 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 30 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 3% |
| 1998 | 52 | 6% |
| 1997 | 94 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford Expedition
48 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology