Taking back this week to diagnose steering again. Donate your old car in minutes through the CarTalk Vehicle Donation Program. Privacy Policy | This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. I now have 49.7k. Was told that is because of a weighted steering wheel??? New tires, aligned, and still the same thing. So today ( Thursday ) I got a call from the service agent stating theres nothing wrong with the truck and from asking around thats how it drives I said Im not taking that answer that theres a bigger issue can you believe that B.S. Pulled shaft out (be sure to lock steering wheel so clock spring in steering shaft doesn't unwind), pull the rubber boots back carefully and begin squirting penetrant in each trunnion bearing, working back and forth. it was diagnosed 11/12/2020. I believe mine has a slight bit of play and am constantly going side to side within my lane. so Im about to take it back and have them test drive it. I am forced to drive it to work daily and another of the time Im afraid to have it on the road. Hard to describe steering feel, jerky at times perhaps sensitive? Bright the truck back to Camax and they said they checked the pad and rotors and they looked good, it still squeaks to this day. I noticed the truck pulling to the left constantly. What the head for the local FORD dealer to inquire, ANSWERNo it should not be that hard to steer it but wait till it warms up I have an appointment for Jan 23/2020. Im scared to drive it b/c Im going to get in a wreck. I have a 2016 F150 4 wheel drive,16000 miles,driving down the road 40 mph,truck went into slide for no reason,counter steered,(did nothing)went into ditch and flipped on drivers side.The only thing that saved it from being totaled,was the running boards.My first thought was it was the truck,now im positive.Thought it was black ice,but the road was dry! I am sooo done with my dealer AND Ford! 2011-2013 power steering failure recall - Ford Flex Forum My rack and pinion failed while in a turn on my 2017 f150 with 39000 miles. So Im purchasing a pre-owned 2015 Ford f-150 from my local dealer. I backed out of the driveway into the road and when I started to turn steering wheel it started jerking and was almost impossible to turn. Ford says that theres no recall. It has 55k miles on it. Is there nothing that can fix it? Pulls to the left at highway speed and after about 45 mins of driving at speed. It will be stuck/ real stiff and then go free. Most Ford f-150 owners have read about how this problem occurred and that Ford has now started fixing the problem. When I turn right or even a sharp enough curve, it wont go back to center and gets stuck around the 1 oclock position. The steering is becoming eratic and pills left or right at times. Very erratic steering at times. While in motion on the highway changing lanes the steering wheel move in an un-expected way. The Ford F-150 class action lawsuit was filed by Mark Lincoln who says that he noticed the steering problem upon purchasing a 2016 vehicle, and was told that he could bring it back for an alignment which would fix the problem. It did it a few more times on the way to my daughters house and after a couple of miles it chimed and flashed the steering assist fault. it did that in a curve the other day it will scare the crap out of you. And it is dangerous, I bought my f150. 2017 Ford F150, 1FTEX1CF0GKD52954, traveled to Florida and after three hours on the road, it was like the power steering went bonkers white knuckles keeping the truck in the lane. MODEL 2010-2014 F-150 RAPTOR. Noticed some drifting either way when test driving, but thought it due to work tires and needing an alignment. Im very upset that I risk my and my families life everyday in this vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. Had the truck towed to Ford dealer and the manager of the body shop came out to the truck with me and played with the steering and said it was definitely locked up and will have Ford look at it and take care of it. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morlan shell Ford Inc, 1824 porter wagoner blvd, West plains, mo 65775, (417) 256-3193) where it was diagnosed that the springs, universal joint, and bushing needed to be replaced. Ford tells me I need a wiring harness. So now what? I looked up any recalls but did not find anything regarding this. I took the Truck to the used dealer (on August 27, 2021) I had bought it from and they took it to the local ford dealer. It looks like Ford is not going to fix it. They told me that it was just the difference between electric power steering and hydraulic power steering. And highway corners, like skating on ice but on dry road. Total time in the shop so far 3 times for over 20 days. I get that its older and used but to find out that this has been a major issue in these trucks, and there is no extended warranty/recall to fix this issue is very concerning. While driving 15-20 mph around a corner or over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise in the steering column. After this happened the steering assist fault and lane assist light came on. Ford has found remedies for newer model F-150s that suffer the same issues but has not offered remedy for older models such as mine. Ford F-150 Steering Shaft | Advance Auto Parts 16 with 59k, supercrew 3.5 . I just picked up a 2015 F150 44 with 86k and pulls left. The road is single lane up long hills so thought that it could be the ruts from heavy Semi haulers. Next day, went back to town drove around town no problem until I drove through S curve at same speed and the steering locked up worse this time, it lasted longer and was harder to correct. I wont let my 17 yr old son drive my 2017 in case he looses power steering while driving, Steering fault The vehicle has erratic steering when turning left or right. Getting it repaired nowbut gonna be $2500+ to fix all the issues with the power steering. This gave me about 2 degrees of play and the steering felt loose. I just bought a used 2016 f150 44. Replace your worn or damaged steering shaft with this direct replacement shaft. We bought this truck as lifelong ford customers with over 100 years of family history with ford motor company. They reset the sensors and that helped for a bit now its back. Also get the popping noise. Any duplicates or errors? THIS IS NOT RIGHT FORD. Problem started vefore 7k miles. At 30,000 miles my entire steering failed driving about 5-8 mph. In addition, the damage of buttons and inaccurate performance of module and clock spring leads to non-working conditions. Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately! Parked the truck over night and everything was normal again, until on the road for about three hours again, then the same thing happened is this similar to this class action case? They said there was nothing wrong. Steering gets easy and hard when it's warm (75+) not power steering pump. Sometimes the pull is strong and other times not so much. We don't sell/share your email. Service told me it really wasnt out of alignment and I paid for the alignment. Sometimes to the left and sometimes to the right. I feel like they are covering up a defect. Traded the truck with 47,000 miles on it for another 2016 F150 with 32,000 miles and after only a few weeks it has developed the same issues. The American auto industry is back making junk and charging the American people outlandish prices. Dealer claimed they were unable to replicate and sent me on my way. I though I was crazy but apparently not. Its a lot of work to steer, taking constant adjustments to stay straight and in turns. Its still not fixed. What would cause my 2004 F-150 steering to be stiff and not Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. 2015 F150, I purchased a use 2015 Ford F150 and I did notice that it polls when Im taking a turn to the right or left is hard to keep it center I thought that I was the only one with the problem The first time that it happen Almost got into an accident but lucky me Im a experience driver. As anyone heard of such a thing? When it comes to your Ford F-150, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. No less than 700 for the part reman. Had it at Corwin Ford in Pasco, WA for a week. If I was driving and the steering locked like it did in my drive way, I would have probably had a terrible accident. They knew or felt it wasnt quite right and changed the alignment specs. Its not the company it was 20 years ago. 2018 F-150 Steering locking up to the right, not centering, steering hard at times,squeaking. My truck is pulling to the right all the time. Will keep you posted on what Ford says . FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. 93k miles. Please, also include me in any class action law suit. My 2016 ford f-150 will pull to the right and left at random times. All just to have her sitting there doing nothing. 2015 wonders left and right, steering also gets stuck and wont go back to center. I refuse to and would like to lend my voice to this. A class action lawsuit claims that Ford F-150 trucks, model years 2015 to 2019, have defective steering systems which causes the wheel to pull to the left or the right, leaving the driver to temporarily lose control. The complete. Now the reason for this comment, I recently had ten codes going off in my truck, plus the power steering fault, check brake system , and service adv trac lights. Ive had it in several times and they cant fix it, although the technicians acknowledge the problem is there. Same issue as everyone above. Im having the same issues with mine. Also. What was I going to do, walk back home to MI from TN with my son? I took my 2016 f150 back to dealer because it drifted left or right,it was still under warranty,they told me it was with in specs,so I had to live with it. Just took it into Ford Dealer to get final recall done before warranty expires 3/2022,. After 2 years just had the front end aligned, tires rotated which are severely cupped on the inside. While driving my vehicle, the steering became so heavy that I was barely able to make the turn and was almost hit head on by a vehicle on a two lane highway where the speed limit is 55. Its parked in the garage for over 8 months. I have been quoted $3300 to fix it, that there is no recall available but I can find online where there was a recall on 2014 F150s at one time This is just very frustrating. Just started about a month ago. Then I got off the highway and pulled into a parking lot. 1:19-cv-02741-JKB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Can move it and hoping it doesnt cause me to wreck. Just purchased a 2017 f150 with 29000 miles on it and its at the dealership as week speak trying to figure out why it sometimes pulls to the left abd to the right . Now what? They told me that they have never heard about this problem. Description: FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, FLUID IS PRESENT ON SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFT TO BODY INTERFACE OR THERE IS WETNESS AT REAR RESERVOIR SNAP RING AND NO REPLACEMENT SHOULD OCCUR, SINCE SHOCK WEEPAGE IS NORMAL. This problem occur more when driving at slow speed under 50 mph. Started around 58xxx miles. Just hope you are not driving or you are in a safe place. aligned and checked at dealer. Have a 2016 F150 FX4 super crew that drifts left and right on interstate you have to constantly fight it. Ford F150 5.0 Engine Problems: Reliability Issues and Recalls My 2017 f150 pulls to the left and seems to want to take control of the truck while driving. He acknowledged the drift. And steering would stick and not return to center at 20.000 miles. I must look so quickly to check lanes it feels unsafe to drive. 2015 Ford F-150 42 Platinum. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Another issue I have been having is when I stop for a second at the store get back in and my truck wont start. We need to know what to do about this problem. So how do you find out what problems are occurring? Sometimes it works flawlessly and others it will be as if the steering wheel will lock into a left or right position, or stay in the left or right position after a turn forcing me to return it straight, or feel like Im trying to turn in deep sand or gravel, and recently while driving along the interstate Ive experienced the steering wheel become stiff and overly responsive to immediately slack and loose. Luckily I was close to home and was able to drive 8 mph to get it home. Same issue. Tire Dealer told him they have seen this before and the person had to have the whole front end replaced to fix it. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to wehr Ford of mountain grove (11311 us-60 bus, mountain grove, mo 65711, (417) 926-3192) where it was diagnosed that the slip yoke needed to be replaced. Timothy A Nord, My 2015 f 150 truck seems like when you turn the wheel it catches . are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. This truck is all over the road. Not replaceable as a single part. No F-150, but I have a 2020 Ford Ranger XLT. It sat a couple of days and started. I am having compliant steering failure for the third time and ford has yet to fix the issue my tuck is a 2016 v8 xlt sport if you think there is something you can do please contact me thank you. I didnt take it to them at that time because I noticed the air in both tires were low so I filled up and drove it it seem better p, but the next day driving it it pulls to the Left. Semi retired. So out of warranty and appears stuck with it. Share your car . It jerked the wheel out of my hands. My pre certified warranty does not cover this. Very scary and dangerous 60 miles to get home. Both times Ford told me there wasnt nothing wrong with my truck steering. Now the interesting part there are a number of ways to Tinker and make all the messages go away sometimes as simple as starting and turn off several times. Bought a 2019 F150 in November 2019. Long story short, im at 46k miles, ive had 11 alignments and been thru three sets of tires. It been in for two wheel alignment all ready it on as 4000km on it. Truck now has 45k on it with no problems from the switch so far. Sometimes have a hard time turning quick enough to avoid a car, as it stalls. Similar issues. Purchased new Dec 2020. 5 minutes later Steering Wheel locked completely thankfully I had just pulled in my drive way. My electronica steering gear assembly has completely failed. I had the truck towed the first time it happened and the Ford dealer (madison county Ford in richmond, ky) said it was a transmission problem. View Nearby Shops. I bring the truck again and still doing the same. Wont know tell i talk to them. My steering wheel began loosening until I lost control and hit a small pile of gravel mixed with concrete that was partially in the curb lane which cause me to turn the steering a little bit but the truck wondered over causing me to hit that heap of gravel. 184,698 F-150s are included in the recall. i have been complaining about hard steering when turning for long time, it is not RIGHT! The dealer told me it is an improved part. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. Same on my 2016. Same hard to steer problem but cause is total failure of the ASSIST part of steering which will cost $3000 ++ to fix as the control arms are all one unit. Have the same issue with pull to left and also to the right. I have had multiple alignments done as well as changes of brands of tires. So dangerous I will mot let my wife or teenage daughter drive it on the road. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. I have a 2019 f150 with 53000 miles steering issues new tires and a front end alinement) pulls and makes noise left or right, Yes i have steering issues at higher speeds. They said I had to go directly to the dealer for that. Please include me in this class action lawsuit. Is this vehicle safe? On family roadtrip, steering felt as described above for about 350 interstate miles. I am constantly having to make minor steering wheel corrections to keep it going straight down the road, especially at higher speeds. Of course, I cant make it happen when I bring it to the mechanic. I just talked to the dealership I bought the truck from. Second alignment to add caster improved the condition just a bit more, but its still there. I bought my 2016 F150 new have done all scheduled maintenance with the dealership. Took it to the dealership they said no recall the problem? Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft, as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. I kept thinking the bed was sliding back and forth. It doesnt sound good though. It's just not my truck lots of owners are having the same problem. I brought my vehicle in to services for this issue and was told that it was the settings I had on (keep lane assist) o advised them that I had already turned off those features, they insisted the problem was related to the settings and that it was fixed. As soon as began to drive home from dealer I noticed they didnt fix it. I have the same issue with the pulling left to right. SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Date Reported FEBRUARY 01, 2014 Any slight steering to the left it sticks and needs to manually be directed back to straight steering . The steering wheel 90% of the time pulls to the right but sometimes goes to the left. I purchased a 2015 F-150 Supercab in October 2019 that currently has 79k miles on it. The driver side side panel started smoking so much that the by standards came over to me to get me out as we all thought my truck side panel was on fire. Same steering problem as mentioned above. Step 1 - Make sure lug nuts are tight Just use the tire iron in the trucks spare tire compartment to make sure they're snug. 2017 F-150 XL 5.0. It also started making a loud horrible screeching noise, and the power steering assist & advance track assist lights came on as well. I have read some pretty bad horror stories about peoples steering suddenly locking up going 70mph down the highway with no steering. Same here. it only does it for a very short time each time. Duh! This data is from the NHTSA the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. I am not just a disgruntled ford owner, i am 5th generation ford faithful, and that has now eneded, because of one stoopid issue they refuse to fix. Sharp steering inputs result in the front tires doing nothing for 1-2 seconds, and then suddenly act like they are catching up with the steering wheel. it would have tough spots to steer through, and as the truck would warm up sometimes the steering would get easier and the tough spots would sorta disappear then a few days later it would stiffen up and id have the tight spots return. At about one month ago with 39000 miles on the clock, my 2017 F150 started demonstrating this erratic and intermittent sticky/heavy steering. Extradited steering while going down the highway is quite terrifying. Im so happy I was still in my driveway as this could be very dangerous if I were on a main road. This truck has been ruined over this. Took to dealership, replaced entire Electric Power Steering components, gear box, everything steering was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Pulling right and left all the time. 46k miles, 11 alignments, 3 sets of tires, 14 trips to the dealership. I have a 2011 f150 xlt and my steering locked up and we almost hit a parked car. status of any class action settlement claim. Finally. Very unsafe situation and something needs to be done by Ford to correct this issue. My truck only has 7,000 miles on it. 2017 Ford Raptor had the same issue. Woohoo, didnt fix the problem. At this point Im scared to drive my truck at any speed. I cant center the steering wheel sometimes, it will jerk left then right over and over. So warranty is gone. The price to fix it $4,000 dollars the pickup isnt even worth the cost of repairs! Very stiff turning at times. The new F150 pickups built during that time with the base 3.7L V6, the 5.0L V8 or the 3.5L twin turbo EcoBoost engine are subject to this recall while the trucks fitted with the 6.2L V8 are not . Ford has known about this problem since around 2007. Have not contacted the dealer yet. They said they fixed the issue it was the elignment. Truck suddenly pulls hard right and involved in a glancing blow to a vehicle next to me. I purchased a 2017 F150 new and took it in at about 1900 miles for an alignment as it pulled to the right. I am also experiencing a very dangerous steering issue. Hill assist, cruise control, and ABS are all lights that will randomly come on at the same time also.
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