Then I got off the highway and pulled into a parking lot. Will keep you posted on what Ford says . Also steering gets very stiff at interstate speeds like there is no power steering. Took it to another Ford dealership they notice it pulled or should i say would drift left. No warning or lights. Owners with this issue should also file a online complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you hard steer it in a direction it sometimes stays in that direction with the steering wheel being somewhat centered. Suddenly the steering wheel broke while entering the parking lot.I could move the steering wheel. 93k miles. 2015 F-150 XLT. 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. No codes or warning lights. I just purchased a used, Ford Certified 2018 F-150 Super Crew 4WD Limited and didnt notice any steering issues during a test drive. My local dealer stated they could not help me unless I can replicate the problem on site. The Ford F-150 Truck Steering Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Mark Lincoln v. Ford Motor Company, Case No. Two weeks out for appointment, this is my only vehicle. A few minutes later I lost all control of the wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Rpms have no impact. Miles has a terrible sway issue. The shaft is failing due to corrosion/rust. Please include me in any class action lawsuit. Play in all directions of more than 2 inches. Have a 2019 F-150 STX. I tend to lease for two years and have six months remaining on this one and it currently has less than 11K miles on it and I drive quite conservatively and know the vehicle has never hit anything which would cause it to go out of alignment. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. The steering shaft has two U joints, the one closest to the exhaust manifold siezed up making it almost impossible to steer, very dangerous when pulling a camper at highway speed to say the lease. Unfortunately Im about to have to pay $2000 to have this fixed so I can drive my truck. It was my understanding that the next year models had a recall for the same exact problem. Have you noticed a problem with the steering system? Last thing will be to replace the power steering rack, although, I think Ford should replace it. Does it turn easier if you rev the engine? It is. How do I get added to the class action suit? The best i can described the problem is, I have even driven it on the opposite side of the road to see if it will correct and it doesnt. never have I seen or driven a vehicle that you have to constantly fight. This truck is all over the road. And there was evwn a buyback initiated that was canceled when they claimed i had defective tires. After doing some research, this apparently is a common problem in this vehicle. Any of these signs can indicate a problem. I didnt have any choice. This occurs and yet I have not received any warning or failure lights. You have to turn the wheel slightly to correct, and you dont feel totally in control for a second or two. I was just searching for a possible cause and repair solution when I found this. Case No. My 2017 Ford F-150 XLT 5 liter with 163 inch wheelbase, 44, with 36000 miles had a power steering failure. Have not got it diagnosed yet. Good luck! Recently purchased a 2019 F150. It sat a couple of days and started. Same issue as everyone above. I too have a Ford F150, 2017 its doing the same thing. This is wrong. 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. Pulled into a bass pro shop to call a dealer in our upcoming stop. Obviously a faulty part(the rack) that Ford is aware of but they will do nothing to help the problem. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. 2015. I just got my car serviced balanced and alignment done yesterday and my 2016 F-150 seems to pull even more now than before. The paramount issue is when the truck dies while driving and it can't be steered properly. I feel something like that shouldnt just go out like that. My truck is pulling to the right all the time. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks without my new used 2016 F 150. through the summer I noticed the same pull in either direction (L or R or both intermittently). Truck was driving perfectly fine a few hours before. Its a matter of time befor its someones life! 2017 Explorer with only 29K miles. Thanks, I just brought 2020 F-150 it has same problem, I just bought a 2020 limited and doing the same thing. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they said they have never come across this before. Advance Auto Parts has 8 different Steering Shaft for your vehicle, ready for shipping or in-store pick up. The part is being replaced and programmed this week. I have been experiencing the same issue I have taken this to the dealership twice. The failure mileage was 78,400. 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. In response, Ford created a recall for their Regular Cab and SuperCrew F-150s built from 2015 to 2018. I took it to Ford and they told me my steering rack is faulty but they wont warranty it. I have almost gotten into two accidents because of not being able to stay in my lane during the turn. My 2016 ford f-150 will pull to the right and left at random times. This video details how to replace the turn signal switch on a 2011 Ford F-150. I now have 49.7k. Truck pulls to the left at lower speeds and to the right on higher speeds. 2017 F150 King Ranch. 2017 Ford F-150 with 50k miles Dealership replaced wheel bearing. I told them that 3 months ago when looked up the problem online. DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL EITHER ADD A SPRING EMBOSSMENT REINFORCEMENT OR REPLACE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. 2018 F150 2WD. Drove home 16 miles without incident. can feel pressure on my hand to hold it steady. I already have a service appointment scheduled and the vehicle is under warranty, so to be fair, Ford hasnt had an opportunity to correct the problem. This is not fair to me, or my family. Problem started vefore 7k miles. Top Class Actions is a legal news source Please add me to the lawsuit. I wish I had known about this problem before my purchase, because I would have tired a GMC. I did take it to the dealer and they said there was nothing wrong with it. They are telling me it needs a new steering rack which is about 4k, no recallslast Ford for me. Took to Ford, they said nothing is wrong. "CarComplaints.com" , "Autobeef", "What's Wrong With YOUR Car?" Approximately 14,000 miles ago the steering became erratic while driving. Have a 2016 f150 54,000 miles. Finally. Scary to think about how many of these are on the road 2015 f150 3.5, Please add me, power steering issues. Problems / Ford / F-150 / 2010; 2010 Ford F-150 Problems. Brought to Ford dealer I purchased from and they state no issues. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. Steering sticks when turning right at about 40mph. I purchased a used 2018 Ford F 150 44, crew, Lariat in Jan 2022 with 27,800. These is the 5 Ford product i purchase. Hi. Sometimes while going down a straight flat road it wanders constantly right and left. It seems to be related to the steering stabilization. I have a 2016 Ford F150 4 x 4 crew cab with a 5.0 L engine. I have a 2015 F150. It also makes a knocking noise at time when I turn left or right and the steering wheel feels loose. 2016 f150. It sticks turning left and right. 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. I called Dealership that following next day and told them about it and booked appointment for them to do something.. dont know as service tech couldnt advise what would be done. You must contact the My steering got stuck while making a turn. I crawled under truck had wife turn wheel from lock to lock, no noise noticed then pop and no more power steering. I had it repaired and the bill was over $600. It arrived with the play in the steering wheel. Figure 1. Steering sticks when turning left. I parked the truck and stayed an hour later and power steering is working again. No vehicle should ever pull or drift to the left. The vehicle was not repaired. Taking back this week to diagnose steering again. FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. 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. Very dangerous! I have driven other cars with electric that have similar problems and people complain saying its out of alignment. 2016 FX4 XLT. So what makes the certain f-150s so special? we have taken it in a couple times and they keep saying all is fine and its not ? It doesnt return to straight as you come out of the turn, I have to turn it back to straight. We bought this truck as lifelong ford customers with over 100 years of family history with ford motor company. I have a 2019 F-150 with 1,140 miles on it and it went into the shop with a severe pull to the left while driving at highway and low speed. its done the same thing several more times, now has 51,000 miles. They replaced it, with a 40 amp fuse and of course the brakes , pads and rotors for the 3rd time in 3 months. My 2016 F-150 with 48k mike on it is also experiencing the same issue. Ford needs to recall all vehicles with this system before someone is seriously injured. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. Insurance wont cover it because its a Ford problem. My 2013 F-150 power steering module went out at 38000 miles. Im in touch with Ford. My great grandfather John Callavo started the Oriole bus lines in Pittsburgh Pa in 1919. Drives amazing. Once home upon inspection heard loud noise coming from the steering rack and pinion when turning the wheels, steering then went completely out with an error Steering assist fault. Called my local ford dealer an they state there are no recalls on the steering . The best price I got to replace the steering rack is right around $2,000.00. There needs to be a recall. Sometimes the pull is strong and others not so much. No, I have to. Does anyone have any advice what I need to tell my dealer that is currently working on my truck and has had my truck for over two weeks? The dealer told me it is an improved part. At first I thought it was just the ruts in the road that it was pulling in and out off but then got on some freshly paved road and then it was just more noticeable that something was off. 2017 f150 44 with 50000 KM. Pulls to left all the time, Ford says its the tires and need rotating, which has been done at least 3 times in the last 6 months. I called the local dealers and they both said this wasnt covered under any warranty even though the service man said they have had several of these. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. Again, this happens only at interstate speeds. The price to fix it $4,000 dollars the pickup isnt even worth the cost of repairs! 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. Now I hear a pop when I turn to the left started a while back but getting more frequent. 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. Luckily I was close to home and was able to drive 8 mph to get it home. Privacy Policy | Thankfully I was in a parking lot and not on the highway which I had just left. Brought to Ford dealer I purchased from and they state no issues. in 2 years time of owning a brand new truck. At highway speeds, it feels as if something is holding the steering wheel when I try to make slight corrections or change lanes. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you. 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. Jeep Clutch Recall Involves Gladiator and Wrangler SUVs, RECALL: Interior Door Handle Spring Failure, read stories from drivers who praise our work. Its sad, Im almost getting good at it. Dangerous and should be recalled. What can i do? This is not the company he built. Asked my local Tire Store owner if it is the truck alignment or the roads, He said he doubted that it was alignment, I accepted his statement it is probably the wider tires on this truck vs my 1997 F250 along with the ruts we have everywhere in these parts. Purchased with 2 miles on the truck. Then at some point I make a sharp turn and it starts again. I have had a difficult time with thus trucks steering and alugnments. You could actually hear it while driving on a rough road as it was clicking back and fourth. Having towed 70 miles to the nearest dealership to have repaired. I have to pull it back to center or Ill go off the road. 2012 F150 power steering assist fault with loss of steering control. Impossible to get it to track in a straight line. Check the u joints in the steering shaft. I put brand new premium tires on, had the alignment done, and still does it. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. 2 sets of struts,2 sets of inner and outer tie rods and replaced the lower control arms. That is now the Pittsburgh public transit system. Stiff or no steering after hitting a bump. Any duplicates or errors? when you get new tires it will go away, then he went as far as saying to me you have to drive the truck it is a truck, i said to him excuse me Si, i do have a CDL Driver license with all the endorsements.