Its very dangerous. So I called the dealer and had them do a recall search with the vin# and come to find out there was 16 different recalls with the 2015 f-150 witch some included steering problems. Allegedly, Lincoln bought his vehicle back for an alignment on July 9, 2018, but that did not fix the problem. Yesterday felt like I was going to crash, went to take it in this morning and it works perfectly again for now but it has been doing this for months if not years. Note: Truck is meticulously maintained with records, and is at 83,000 Mi. It arrived with the play in the steering wheel. Times it gets scary depending on driving situation, traffic and bridges etc. Lower steering shaft $150 - $300 10mm socket 13mm socket Flexible ratchet Breaker bar/extension Hammer Flat head screwdriver Penetrating oil Liquid wrench Anti-seize lube Step 1 - Remove top steering shaft bolt The steering shaft should be on the driver's side of your engine bay. Just like all the other comments. Took it in for Campaign/NHTSA# Dealership replaced wheel bearing. 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. It went out on her driving down the highway and her truck was trying to pull her into oncoming traffic, she was able to drive off the shoulder, avoided hitting a tree, and come to a stop. Ford needs to recall all vehicles with this system before someone is seriously injured. If replacing the pump is needed should i be looking at tasca for motorcraft replacement or are there better ones/better places to be looking? I have a 2016 F150 that is doing the same thing. Given how pervasive the problem seems to be and how Ford has apparently chosen to ignore it, I suspect they are waiting until someone is killed and forced to pay out millions before they take it on. This problem has been reported by many Ford customers yet no solutions have been posted. bought my F150 January 2019, had a 300 mile trip to home on Jan 2, 2019 and notice it had a pull to the Left and later to the Right. Again, this happens only at interstate speeds. My truck was totally out of control. How do I join this? Had it towed and it is being looked at. This is wrong. Steering wheel will pull to the left and right while driving making it hazardous to drive. This is unsafe! Does anyone know if there was any type of recall on this. I am also having same issue. I will take to dealer tomorrow & see what their response is, My 2016 just started doing it as well, but not at all times just after a bump or a rough road. Problems / Ford / F-150 / 2010; 2010 Ford F-150 Problems. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. Hurt.my dealer I I the worst, twice now they have d damaged my truck on doing other recalls, just recently dented my hood on both sides to do the mater cysclinder recall. Wanders alot makes it hard to maintain the lane. Where is this recall? Now Ive got to make the payment AND make the repair. Steering sometimes makes a clicking or grinding sound turning left and right. NOTE: I am NOT a fan of Fords Electronic assist power steering since the wifes 2010 ESCAPE steering failed last DEC. Thats $2,000 on top of the money I would need for the trip. My 2017 Pulls left and right at high speeds now I have a code that says steering assist fault, I havent taken it in yet, but I just could imagine how much this is going to cost me. After I purchased it I noticed that the steering was very loose and when I would take a right turn and come back to center it would continue to pull and continue to turn to the left for a bit before centering again. I have my own shop. Finally I call ford to try and get a refund. Pulled over, turned the ignition off, started the truck again. 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. Each occasion, slowing down to a stop, engine shuts off while making a turn, and I put it in neutral while pressing brakes, starts up, and I keep going down the road. However, multiple alignments, currently getting ball joints replaced, but then my power steering completely cut out. When Im driving, the steering wheel is sometimes in the 9 Oclock position while Im still going straight. Less than 6,000 miles. administrator or law firm. As with others they started with an alignment but didnt fix the issue . Alignment is good usually happens under 60km hr. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. Steering effort is hard then easy then hard as steering is turned. Will randomly pull you from line to line without warning. Fix the problem, recall all f-150s with this steering system and fix it dont just put another defective steering component in and send them on there way. Power steering fluid is black and has a burnt odor to it. Long story short, im at 46k miles, ive had 11 alignments and been thru three sets of tires. My 2016 F-150 with 48k mike on it is also experiencing the same issue. 2010 F150 Screw with Rack and Pinion steering. going straight my truck kept veering to the left and i had to fight the steering. I just purchased a 2018 f150 xl used with 21500 mi. Your email address will not be published. They did a alignment check at it checked good. that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, Duh! It is in the shop getting replaced which is very expensive! Other issues in the electronics could also cause loose of assist. If I let go of steering wheel while this is happening. They tried changing the alignment specs. I just bought it used with 36,000 miles, online. Sounds to me like an issue with the gear teeth within the steering rack. only to left. It was scary because the truck shot left on me. 237K views 3 years ago Ford F-150 power steering intermittent and inconsistent problem or feels like no power steering sometimes and the steering wheel has trouble turning. Very hard to turn steering wheel. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. Not sure what is prob. Is it time to move on? Ford F-150 Lariat was pulling to the left and right at times then Power steering assist fault happened a couple days ago causing power steering to completely be out and locked up. I have a 2018 f150 bought it last July with 15000 miles on it around 21000 miles starting pulling to the left, had too different dealership do alignment on it says everything is ok, seems to okay for a while then comes back. The paramount issue is when the truck dies while driving and it can't be steered properly. Took to Ford, they said nothing is wrong. And highway corners, like skating on ice but on dry road. It is. The fix is performed by reprogramming the truck's PCM. Mine is doing the same thing. Ford required $250 just to look at it which is ridiculous. Replace your worn or damaged steering shaft with this direct replacement shaft. My 2017 F-150 power steering went out while driving. They told me that it was just the difference between electric power steering and hydraulic power steering. If I didnt press the issue with my first dealer I would still be driving a loaded gun. I believe its the intermediate shaft failing. My local dealer stated they could not help me unless I can replicate the problem on site. Please add me to the lawsuit. U replaced the itermediate steering shaft. Unfortunately he said he felt nothing and had a nasty attitude etc,etc. 2017 F150, 49500 miles. 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. Not safe, I own a 2013 and mine did the same until it failed while driving on the freeway, I own a 2016 f150 and having same problems, I had a 2017 f150 with 82000 miles on it .driving in the freeway with road conditions fine. Pulls left or right and steering wheel never been truely straight. I have no one in household that drives this vehicle. 2017 Ford F150 with 35,000 miles with the same issue. Its sad, Im almost getting good at it. Ive almost wrecked on the highway and main coty roads 45mph+ usually on so many occasions I had to find alternative means to have my daughter picked up after school because I dont feels are driving it with her in the vehicle, risking her life too. Pick Up In-Store. I didnt have any choice. Pulled into a bass pro shop to call a dealer in our upcoming stop. 50k for a brand bew truck, and 100 yrs of faithful customer history,,,, and i cant evwn put my two kids in it it. Very stiff turning at times. I am very disappointed in Ford and right now would prefer a 1975 model! I sure hope its covered under warranty. It shouldnt be driven at all because the truck will only get worse. Really noticed it when pulling newly purchased RV at 55 mph- very dangerous. Timothy A Nord, My 2015 f 150 truck seems like when you turn the wheel it catches . I did my research and having a failed vacuum pump, also know as a BRAKE BOOSTER, not properly working especially for 3 months can directly affect the entire abs system not just the pads and rotors, but as well as the power steering rack and pinon fault. Its not the company it was 20 years ago. If this suit is still active I would be interested in joining! My brakes were terrible, the gas mileage suck my radio and navigation went down. My 2019 F150 is having the same problem. 2018 f150. I took it to Ford and they told me my steering rack is faulty but they wont warranty it. So dangerous I will mot let my wife or teenage daughter drive it on the road. I have an appt with a local garage to have it looked at next week. Aluminium appears to have several hairline cracks and warping around the collar holding the steering column and you may loose control while turning or when the road surface is uneven at mid to high speeds. The best price I got to replace the steering rack is right around $2,000.00. I just cant. In general, Ford F150 steering wheel controls do not work due to broken switchboards and frozen systems. I noticed mine pulling to the left around 7K miles. purchased it with 26 miles 10/2016 it had done this only a few times in first 3-4 years now no warrantyThis Issue is a FORD issue Not a Customers issue! I refuse to and would like to lend my voice to this. It is now at the dealership and Im waiting to hear back. Brought to Ford dealer I purchased from and they state no issues. Recently the advance trac system keeps going of due to the rear end being damaged along with my tires due to this steering issue. First thing I did was rotate the tires problem was still there. Traction control fault The complete. Youll never know its going out until its too late. 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. Its weird that they picked a year right in the middle of it all and thats it. They are telling me it needs a new steering rack which is about 4k, no recallslast Ford for me. Over the next few weeks I even checked the tire pressure 3 different times. Im having trouble with the truck going straight. MODEL 2010-2014 F-150 RAPTOR. My f150 wonders left, and right especially when going over 60 mph on straight hwy driving. I have a 2017 f150 that the steering went out at 65000 mi. I have 2016 f150 with 53000 miles had to replace steering gear which is one complete unit. my 2016 f 150 sport 44 steering seems to lock up to the point you have to almost jerk on the wheel to turn it makes for a jerky ride. LAST FORD. The faulty electric wiring and blown-out fuse generate such issues. This is VERY DANGEROUS! I feel something like that shouldnt just go out like that. If the pump is FAILING, it would more likely have the problem ALL the time (at a given RPM). When it comes to your Ford F-150, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. In the morning when I spoke to her, she told me what it was and that she thought it was recalled, but when she read it again it was only on the 2014 F-150s. Lincoln claims that he brought both trucks in for service on multiple occasions but Ford failed to fix the problem. in particular on curves, but will also pull on straight road. I have the same problems with my F-150 2018. pulls to the right noticibly and sometimes to the left. Similar issues. Ive only had the truck for two days. Sadley our Ford extended warrant just expired a few thousand miles ago. I have to pull it back to center or Ill go off the road. I need help . Im having the same issue as described above. In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open. At various speeds, the wheel gets hard to turn as if something is holding back on it. Because of this part defect and shortage, Im now out of a job and transportation. 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. Same issue. 1:19-cv-02741-JKB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. About 33,000 miles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association, Various Trademarks held by their respective owners. Then, we took it on a road trip and noticed the steering pulling to the right and the left, intermittently and usually when entering a turn at highway speeds. 2017 f150 44 with 50000 KM. 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. Additionally, he says that he had his tires rebalanced, but that did not solve the problem. Not related to steering, the vehicle had a problem with all of the dashboard lights going out with the exception of the radio. The contact would have to steer the vehicle with excessive effort in order to operate the vehicle. Seriously, a new rack and pinion for a 2020 truck. To me this would seem as though there is something with a short in it creating a very dangerous situation because all of the things that go out could cause a very severe accident due to loss of control without human error. When I came out from work the battery was dead and it had been reported by friends they noted the headlights had been on. Extremely dangerous. I just had my 2019 f150 towed to the dealership. It was at the dealer within 30 days for a steering issue. Started around 58xxx miles. I wonder why they chose that year? Drifting, steering is stiff while driving, like the wheel locks in certain places. I have a F150 platinum that I purchased used earlier this year. I called a different Ford dealership on 10.4.21 and was told by that service writer that they are taking appointments for service and the earliest available appointment time is the first week of November. My leaf springs now seem to be uneven and out of 5 places including a ford dealer, nobody can seem to find the issue. It doesnt return to straight as you come out of the turn, I have to turn it back to straight. And i am truely saddened. The truck jerked me right and then left. 50k for a brand bew truck, and 100 yrs of faithful customer history,,,, and i cant even put my two kids in it it. I have to tell you, if youre not an experienced driver, you shouldnt be driving a vehicle in that condition. 2012 F150 power steering assist fault with loss of steering control. Same issue. No, I have to. 11/29/18 will be the 6th time my engine shut off when coming to a stop and making a turn. Same issues here. They said they fixed the issue it was the elignment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); @2023 Top Class Actions. Same problem 2016 f150 was fix under warranty twice and when it went out the third time the dealership blamed it on the truck being lowered yet they never mentioned it the first two time only after it was out of warranty. Let us know in the comment section below. So what makes the certain f-150s so special? Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2022. I have a 2015 F-150 pulling Left . I see a lot a Ford F150 owners after 80,000 miles having trouble with the steering joint in their trucks the steering starts sticking and steering gets very hard. I did take it to the dealer and they said there was nothing wrong with it. 2015 late model. They blamed it on the wear in my tires (which were almost new when I purchased the vehicle) but also replaced one tie rod. Ford F-150 Platinum. Shes had it less than a year. If it had done that at 55mph, it might have caused me to wreck! Any of these signs can indicate a problem. This video details how to replace the turn signal switch on a 2011 Ford F-150. 93k miles. I am currently having issues with the steering system, loss of power steering and a number of other fault codes. But I cover 5 states for work and thats my only vehicle. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. I have taken my Ford to three dealer, and the only thing they have to say is that it I may need a front end alignment. I live in Florida, have 50,000 on truck, Never had any accidents or off the road to have caused this type of issue. Semi retired. reading others say its not alignement is unnerving. Steering Gear started making a clicking noise when turning. Ford please dont leave this to the way side. I have the exact same issue on my 2016 F150 Platinum. I almost hit an oncoming vehicle because of this problem. They then said it was a steering sensor in the rack opinion so the whole thing need replaced. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement I have noticed an irregular tapping sound from under the hood during low-speed occurrences. New tires, aligned, and still the same thing. My 2017 F150 Lariat pulls left and right. Ford is recalling 184,698 model year 2021- 2022 F-150 pickups due to an issue that could cause the driveshaft to fracture. I drive f150 ecoboost 201 9 and drive alot for job and it seems difficult to drive straight also now steering is loose. They changed the tie rods and still couldnt fix the issue. At this point I will continue to drive it until a code is thrown and service message is displayed or until the steering becomes entirely unusable. Can move it and hoping it doesnt cause me to wreck. I have a 2016 f150 lariat supercab 5.0. There has been no issues at all with the truck prior. This is my 6 vehicle new that i had purchased from the Ford Corporation. Same thing, the steering becomes very erratic and you can physically feel the steering malfunctioning. Once the manufacturer (or NHTSA) has discovered that a safety recall is necessary on your vehicle, you won't have to pay anything for recall-related repairs. He says that he had to pay a $5,000 adjustment for the 2017. It was purchased brand new, and has less than 50,000 miles. Pulls left and at times right. How is this much data out there around a problem like this and Ford is not reacting? 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. Previous truck I had electronic power steering and didnt have this issue at all. We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. steering is very sticky after it has been driven for a little bit. I took it back to the dealership and they told me which mechanics to take it to. Then at some point I make a sharp turn and it starts again. Front components are all tight. Its like I have a dead battery or its just turning over wicked hard. Not steering shaft, power steering pump, power steering fluid, ball joints steering rack mechanics are at a loss. 2017 FX4 99500mi. I have my 2017 Ford Raptor at the dealer right now for the steering locking. I have a 2017 Ford Raptor and the steering randomly will start sticking to one direction or another, it has to be forced back to go straight, then it locked in the straight position. I know vehicles today are steer by wire but what I am experiencing is not right in my opinion. When making sharp steering inputs at interstate speeds in my 2019 F-150, the steering acts and feels as if it not connected to the wheels for 1-2 seconds. Its scary and not ok .. this will eventually cause an accident and if its me I will sue the shit out of Ford !!! It has been for repair 4 times and the mechanics can fix the problem. I complaint to ford via the Florida Lemon Law they told me to bring the truck one more time to be check.I dont know what the repair involved, but the truck still pull left or right. Local dealer is not known to be very reliable on repairs????? Local dealer says there are no listed recalls or service bulletins; however, the 2016s made before 9/2015 had a service bulletin for this exact problem. Ford Fix our Trucks! status of any class action settlement claim. As soon as I left the lot I noticed it pulled to the left but not bad enough to be a concern, as time went on it became worse. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you. SET YOUR VEHICLE Get an exact fit for your 2010 Ford F150 Year Make Model Engine 1-2 of 2 Results Filter Sort by Dorman Steering Intermediate Shaft 425-366 Part # 425-366 SKU # 949079 Limited-Lifetime Warranty Check if this fits your 2010 Ford F150 Notes: Lower PRICE: 228.99 2016 f 150 steering seems to lockup on occasion. Had turn wheel at least 20 degrees rotation before feeling any engagement: a clunking sound and extremely hard steering with minimal tire response. I have had multiple alignments done as well as changes of brands of tires. the content you have visited before, Advertising: Gather personally identifiable information such as name and location, Advertising: Use information for tailored advertising with third parties, Advertising: Allow you to connect to social sites, Advertising: Identify device you are using. Still no improvement. Power steering works fine sometimes, then will suddenly stiffen, will have to be forced at which point it frees up and overcorrects. I had oil in my air filter that they told me was engine cleaning solution. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. Bought it last summer from Ford dealer as certified pre owned and only has 45,500 miles on it now. Wants me to bring truck back fore more diagnoses to the power steering unit. My trucks steering will stick when driving. Checked to see if there was a recall on the EPS and there was not. Ford went to this drive by wire system around 2007, it has affected both cars, SUVs and trucks. This is definitely a defect in which life could be lost. My 2015f 150 has the same steering problem turning the wheel to the left it is hard to recover back to center. Managers dodging calls etc. Click Accept if you consent. Close. I love it that the Ford dealer act like you dont know, what your talking about. Tire with lug nut cap removed. I am looking at purchasing a different brand of pick up truck. Hey Jerry, yes, tell them you feel like youre doing to die, especially on the highway around corners. During a long trip by the time you get to your destination your arm, hand and fingers are so stressed and tired that I need to take some pain relievers. I would like an estimate on how long I will be without my truck. My 2016 F150 is doing the same thing very sporadically. To solve this issue, get a checkup from any nearby shop. Why is there not recall on the F 150? Second is to remove the steering column shroud, cover. Jeep Clutch Recall Involves Gladiator and Wrangler SUVs, RECALL: Interior Door Handle Spring Failure, read stories from drivers who praise our work. My 2014 F-150 with 100,000 miles lost all power steering without a notice while I was on the high way I was glad no one was close to me at the time but what a scary feeling. My 2018 Ford F150 Supercrew had a complete powering steering failure today. Feel like driving a boat slow that you have to make corrections constantly left or right to keep it straight. Nice try but definitely not a mechanical problem. Have a 2019 f150 with 6k miles on it. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. Numerous allignments and it eats new tires for lunch. Pretty scary when you are exiting the highway and your power steering fails. This is not the company he built. Of course, I cant make it happen when I bring it to the mechanic. Still doing the same thing after being in the shop for 3 weeks. all we did was put the truck on the lift, just off the ground, as I turned my steering all the way left.. then all the way right as my mechanic sprayed lubricant on the gears and knuckles of the steering rack, he did this front on top and inside the engine bay, then from underneath the truck as well. Power steering seems to get "stuck" and I have to force it over then I can continue my turn, occasionally the issue disappears after driving for a bit but have also had it last for longer drives in town. My front tires are wearing on the outside of the tread. Sometimes it drifts to the left and sometimes to the right. Fast forward 3 months and 4 trips back to Camax service and two newly requested technicians later, I get a voicemail saying they can confirm, after arguing with me for 3 months literally, that my truck did infact have a vacuum pump and it had failed. I also have an issue with this and it is particularly bad within the past couple weeks. At about one month ago with 39000 miles on the clock, my 2017 F150 started demonstrating this erratic and intermittent sticky/heavy steering. 2016 f150. Same exact problem as the complainant describes. i have been complaining about hard steering when turning for long time, it is not RIGHT! This just happened to me. The manufacturer was not contacted. Count me in on this, I have a 2015 XLT 44, feels rough, like out of control, always wandering from left to right, mostly pulls/drags to the left. 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. Sounds familiar and your arms really get a work out on trips. trucks!!!! Also I was charged $145.00 and the problem continues till this day. 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. Doesnt return to center sometimes. They have had the vehicle for over two weeks said that they are waiting on a gear and will replace the gear no mention of any issues or history with other trucks. It is better to adjust the steering gear box in your truck. After going back and fourth several times with the manager. Could have been much worse than the time and money I am out so far. Coming out of turns my steering wheel and tires do not align to center. Hoping for a recall. I known they poped the hood pins to play the hood back to get at mater cysclinder move easily, what I I one to do, they told me to wait 3mo ths to bring it in ,freedom Ford is the dealer in n.y in Kingston. Yes I also have a 2016 f150 platinum that the electronic steering assist jerks really hard and over assists . Steering shaft U joint is bad. Shame on ford for designing dangerous equipment hopefully this will give a heads up to anyone owning a vehicle with electric steering these vehicles can not be steered at all when modules die and creates a almost total lock up in steering hurtling down the hwy 75 mph! I got the truck back and now heard a clicking when turning to I the left randomly. Im having some issues with my steering on my 2018 Ford f150 not all the time but when Im mostly driving on the highway. Because I would be in the hospital or dead! 6 rental cars. . Wish I had some help on these matters but to buy tires all the time and feel unsafe in the truck k is the worst feeling to have. 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 am not sure what to do at this point. Have 2018 f150 44k miles same issue pulls left and right had 2 alinements done new wheels and tires still same issue steering feels loose sometimes steering wheel is crooked when going straight when turning feels like truck has to catch up or turns too early pulls both directions feels unsafe i was told it was a steering angle sensor but 2018 dosent have that ford refused to set up service cause no codes or be charged diagnostic fee even if they cant find issue i tow a trailer and and am scared to tow for safety for me and family.