2011 Ford Mustang steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Mustang — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a common issue with these S197 Mustangs. The steering position sensor failed. While driving, this can cause the "Service Advancetrac" warning to come on, meanwhile the wheels spin at different speeds as the car attempts to correct a low traction scenario that isn't happening, causing the…”
filed May 16, 2026
“Steering angle sensor has malfunctioned, sometimes when i turn the traction and stability control completely turns off, abs randomly activates while im driving.”
filed Jan 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Mustang | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Mustang | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Mustang | 11 | 4% |
| 2016 Mustang | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 Mustang | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Mustang | 21 | 6% |
| 2013 Mustang | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 Mustang | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.