Very dangerous and major without to drive over the road like do for work. Same experience as those mentioned above. Same problem. 2015. 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? Yes I do have the same issue. After diagnosis by a local mechanic. I have a 2016 ford f-150 and we are also having issues with the power steering we drive it and on occasion it seems as if it loses the power steering for a second and you have to jerk it back to straight. I took my sons 2017 Ford F150 truck into Ford a couple of years ago for issues with steering. Hit bump at 45.ph in slight turn, goes unstable. And there was evwn a buyback initiated that was canceled when they claimed i had defective tires. Where is this recall? Its a lot of work to steer, taking constant adjustments to stay straight and in turns. no codes. I took it in previously and they couldnt find anything wrong. 2015 late model. Wont know tell i talk to them. Well the 2015 to 2019 f-150s run the same rack a pinion steering with the electric power steering assist. 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. While on the PA turnpike 100 miles into my trip my 2017 f150 xlt super crew was all over the road . Quoted $1500 and thats without the steering arm. Someone is eventually going to die in a wreck because of this problem. $2000.00. Just started doing this from Time to time, started April 17, 2021. I REALLY need to tell Ford to buck up and deal with this issue before something like a death happens because of this issue. I didnt have any choice. Started pulling to the left or right randomly, then started getting error codes. Have had this truck in at my local dealership and have done multiple things to see if the issue would go away. Just took it into Ford Dealer to get final recall done before warranty expires 3/2022,. I thought if it was an easy and cheap fix, I could do it myself. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. I just got my car serviced balanced and alignment done yesterday and my 2016 F-150 seems to pull even more now than before. I took it to the dealer multiple times, they made multiples alignments change some kind of censors rotate the tires back and forward left and right, replace the steering shaft and still doing the same. My steering does this exact same thing and pulls you to the left sometimes and sometimes to the right and its awful to keep straight on the road. Service tells me they thought it could be a sensor and reset everything but nothing came back. i have a 2018 f150 44 supercrew with all the same steering problems i have been reading here about mine has wore our my front tires its been aligned and all problem still exists. The rack-in-pinion control module is under the vehicle exposed to engine heat, once the heat gets to it water and corrosion sets in and it done. I found this to be odd because I have never taken it off road. Does anyone know if there was any type of recall on this. Purchased new Dec 2020. No codes or warning lights. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE. Power steering fluid is black and has a burnt odor to it. doesnt feel right for a $46,000 truck, Calvin it has a problem. Yes, I did see a recall about that. To fix it. Come on 12.. TWELVE DEFECTIVE TIRES IN A ROW,,, ya sorry. Bought it last summer from Ford dealer as certified pre owned and only has 45,500 miles on it now. 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. Just like all the other comments. I have a F150 platinum that I purchased used earlier this year. I talked to my mechanic/ buddy and he said first he used " sea foam deep creep" to get the debris all loosened up and once the steering was back to normal he then used white lithium grease. The failure mileage was 70,870. I have taken my vehicle several times to the shop do to steering issues. I have a 2015 F150. can feel pressure on my hand to hold it steady. Because of this part defect and shortage, Im now out of a job and transportation. We drove the truck with the lead technicians. Had major problems with brakes, and since i ourchased back in 2015 the truck would downshift and feel like back end of truck was left behind. The truck seems to drift to the left and right, like there is play in the steering when in the neutral position. I purchased a 2015 F-150 Supercab in October 2019 that currently has 79k miles on it. I have the same issue with my 2018 F150 XLT 2wd. I took it the nearest mechanic who then contacted Ford service to see if it was recalled due to this issue-nope. After replacing the hubs, the driffting still happens, which I thought was due to the road surface and the ruts caused by traffic. 122K miles, love the truck but this has me very concerned for my family riding in the truck. Im surprised that this hasnt become a recall. Let us know in the comment section below. I have a 2016 F150 platinum same thing happened to me on June 11, 2020. Ive had It to a private shop and the dealer. At 30,000 miles my entire steering failed driving about 5-8 mph. Hi. Truck pulled to left. 2016 with 103,000 miles, Power steering rack and pinion is ntje problem FORD will apparently not allow an aftermarket to be programmed but Ford has a back ordered with no delivery date in availability yet. Check the u joints in the steering shaft. I have a 2016 F150 that is doing the same thing. I to have the dreaded steering rack failure on my 2017 F150 44. its done the same thing several more times, now has 51,000 miles. Long story short, im at 46k miles, ive had 11 alignments and been thru three sets of tires. Step 2 - Check tie-rod ends and control arms Examine the tie-rod ends for play. Top Class Top Class Actions is a legal news source This is not fair to me, or my family. The replacement part is not the same as the original. I noticed the truck pulling to the left constantly. 50k for a brand bew truck, and 100 yrs of faithful customer history,,,, and i cant evwn put my two kids in it it. Service told me it really wasnt out of alignment and I paid for the alignment. I had to tow the vehicle to the mechanic shop. Too bad I didnt get to travel in it sooner to find this but pandemic company wouldnt let us travel. I crawled under truck had wife turn wheel from lock to lock, no noise noticed then pop and no more power steering. My 2017 F-150 with 58000 miles just locked up in a parking lot. Note: Truck is meticulously maintained with records, and is at 83,000 Mi. It seems to do it more at lower speeds (15-35mph) however it still pulls to the right and sometimes left at interstate speeds. 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. This was in 2017. The truck is being towed to dealership tomorrow. Second thing was had the alignment checked (alignment was out a little) still had problem after. Now i have a wrecked truck with no help from Ford in getting it repaired. Dealer says itll cost $2600, I have the same issue with my 2016 ford f150 at 92,000 miles. Additionally, he says that he had his tires rebalanced, but that did not solve the problem. It takes a little bit of pressure to keep it centered. It almost got me in a wreck a couple times. Driving down the freeway it is hard to hold my lane at times as I swerve back and forth in the lane trying to hold a straight line. Not every electric steering design does this, but the F150 does have what is called memory steering where if you steer right or left unless you steer it back to center it has a tendancy to keep steering towards last input. They put it on the hoist and said they checked everything and all was in check. Sticks erratically when turning to the left to the point that I am unable to correct sterrinng. The vehicle has erratic steering when turning left or right. I too have a Ford F150, 2017 its doing the same thing. Very scary and dangerous 60 miles to get home. The torque sensor could also cause auto steer issues which cause the vehicle to turn on its own. This is very dangerous. My trucks steering locks up in a left hand curve ..It does not come back to center they told me i have to drive with 2 hands on steering and turn it back I have a 2011 f150 xlt and my steering locked up and we almost hit a parked car. Good luck! About a month ago I had picked up my truck from the dealer for a different service issue. 2018 F150 2WD. Any of these signs can indicate a problem. If I let go of steering wheel while this is happening. I have a 2017 f150 that the steering went out at 65000 mi. Purchased with 2 miles on the truck. Sure would be nice to see a solution! 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. 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. Does it turn easier if you rev the engine? Much better quality and less troublesome than this truck. I just cant. Taking back this week to diagnose steering again. I took the vehicle to a mechanic I believe he unhooked all the back up assist? I have even driven it on the opposite side of the road to see if it will correct and it doesnt. Steering feels knocked at times. Power steering went out. Was quite a blow causing leakage in the shock which not covered 2018 ford f150 lx with only 39000 miles The bolt in the steering was so loose the dealer told me that the wheel was about to fall off and would had been in a heap of trouble. I have the same issue with the pulling left to right. 2010 f150, replaced lower steering shaft, now have play in steering, seems to be in the rack and pinion, is there anyway Ask an Expert Car Questions Ford Repair 2010 f150, replaced lower steering shaft, now have play in Ask Your Own Ford Question Ford Mechanic: Ask Your Own Ford Question Ford Mechanic: Michael Ask Your Own Ford Question Vehicle owners should either call Ford's toll-free line ( 866-436-7332) or contact a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the recalled vehicles from the Ford Online Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. Insurance wont cover it because its a Ford problem. Previous truck I had electronic power steering and didnt have this issue at all. Noone will fix it or find the problem. Truck had to be towed from the accident scene. So Im purchasing a pre-owned 2015 Ford f-150 from my local dealer. But returns to normal at lower speeds. This is VERY DANGEROUS! I received a call from my mechanic and they have received my steering gear from Ford. I bought my 2016 F150 new have done all scheduled maintenance with the dealership. rather than admit theres a problem with the truck. I have 2017 F150 Limited. The steering wheel will not hold center and drifts left and right. How do I get more info on this Class Action Suit. Now I received a bill $9035 to fix the front passengers corner and no mention of the defective steering, defective seatbelt or ford handling it. I bought it used with 27k miles on it from a Ford dealership. Quite hard to keep between the lines on a windy day, My 2011 fx4 is all over the road from left to right brand new tiers. Yes i have this problem too. Problem still persist. The part is being replaced and programmed this week. I took it in and got new bearings, tires, and an alignment. Dealership states that it is the nature of the truck and could possibly be a ball joint sticking which is causing the issue that you are feeling. Have a 2016 f150 54,000 miles. Tires n wheels good but problem still persists. Dealer charged me for alignment and problem wasnt fixed. I have a 2016 Ford F150 4 x 4 crew cab with a 5.0 L engine. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. The rack and. They can think outside the box. Have a 2019 f150 with 6k miles on it. Pulled over, turned the ignition off, started the truck again. 2015 f150, steering pulls intermittently to left or right, does not return to center and has major drag when making turns. Impossible to get it to track in a straight line. Sticks to the left sometimes. ONCE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF EACH INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE. Brought truck to ford dealership and had the alignment checked, tires checked, electrical system checked, and anything else they looked into. Power steering fluid is black and has a burnt odor to it. Told my wife it felt like driving on uneven pavement. This happens randomly and only for a short time. I puchased it locally in Coery Pa. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they said they have never come across this before. I took the truck for multiples rides with the service manager of 2 different dealerships and one occasion with the general manager of the dealership. Traction control fault I asked have you had or seen this steering issue before? Brought to Ford dealer I purchased from and they state no issues. Alignment is good etc. 2017 F150, the steering wanted to stay to the left or right snd would not come back to center. I have a 2016 f150 took in 3 times bc steering is catching and hard to pull back .ive almost wrecked 2 times bc of it.1st time i took it in was told it needed a alignment.2nd tires bought new tires,3rd they put in a new sterring column.it workefd for about a mth maybe mth and half. At highway speeds, it feels as if something is holding the steering wheel when I try to make slight corrections or change lanes. So I drive back to the dealer and actually took a tech out to see if he can see what I was talking about. Sometimes have a hard time turning quick enough to avoid a car, as it stalls. Lincoln is represented by James P. Ulwick of Kramon & Graham PA, Nyran Rose Rasche, Bryan L. Clobes, and Brian P. OConnell of Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP. 2017 Ford F150 with 35,000 miles with the same issue. Steering sometimes makes a clicking or grinding sound turning left and right. Really noticed it when pulling newly purchased RV at 55 mph- very dangerous. I have noticed an irregular tapping sound from under the hood during low-speed occurrences. Drove home 16 miles without incident. I have never felt comfortable pulling a trailer no mater empty or loaded as the truck feels unstable at highway speeds. They claimed they hooked it up to the computers and never got any codes. I love it that the Ford dealer act like you dont know, what your talking about. Took it to another Ford dealership they notice it pulled or should i say would drift left. 3 f150 trucks. Tire Dealer told him they have seen this before and the person had to have the whole front end replaced to fix it. And i am truely saddened. Built in canada. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. Youve been warned! The steering does not rebound making it difficult to steer the vehicle which can cause a serious crash. There needs to be a recall. They need to fix this crap ASAP!! Ive contacted my nearest Ford dealer twice in an attempt to get service. Pulls left or right and steering wheel never been truely straight. It doesnt sound good though. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are With out warning it feels like the power steering goes out. through the summer I noticed the same pull in either direction (L or R or both intermittently). Truck has 80,000 miles on it. I am 2018 F150 owner with the same steering drift problem. trucks!!!! Of course, theyll want to sell me tires, alignment, etc. I own a 2018 ford f 150. Same issues. So leaving dealership going through a S curve at 46 mph my steering wheel locked to the left, naturally I panicked and jerked wheel back to the right and it worked. Thats $2,000 on top of the money I would need for the trip. Just started about a month ago. Why are Ford F-150 Steering Wheel Controls Not Working? They stick turned. I have a 2019 ford f150 I bought a year old almost. Same issue. Allegedly, Lincoln bought his vehicle back for an alignment on July 9, 2018, but that did not fix the problem. Same steering problem as mentioned above. Unfortunately he said he felt nothing and had a nasty attitude etc,etc. my wife hates to drive it because it feels unsafe. I told them that 3 months ago when looked up the problem online. 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. I hope they can fix it. I bought a 2018 f150 and you slow down it makes a funny noise and you pull to the right and sometimes it pulls to the left and noise and vibration never goes way high speeds theres still a vibration in the steering wheel Had the tires rotated an alignment redone ?didnt help any they said there wasnt a problem but there is a problem what can I do about it. Did that fix the issues? However, the first time I drove it down the highway, I noticed something didnt feel right. I have an appt with a local garage to have it looked at next week. Had it towed and it is being looked at. In the fall, Lincoln complained again about the erratic steering, at which point Ford adjusted the alignment and steering gear assembly, and replaced the shaft seal. The electric power steering has failed without notice! 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. My f150 wonders left, and right especially when going over 60 mph on straight hwy driving. Hoping for a recall. steering is very sticky after it has been driven for a little bit. 2019 F-150 XLT 60,000 miles while turning somewhat sharply at highway speeds steering pulls super quick the way I am turning, then doesnt, then does, then doesnt, all in about 4-5 seconds. My pre certified warranty does not cover this. This should be recalled! It cost me $2600 dollars which I didnt think was fair because it obviously is a poor engineering design. Thanks, I just brought 2020 F-150 it has same problem, I just bought a 2020 limited and doing the same thing. I thought being more gentle on the accelerator would be a fix, but ive found that gunning it actually straightens it out. 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. Taken truck in several times and they claim they test drive it and not able to replicate. 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. 2017 F150 SuperCrew Sport with a dealership level kit. 2017 F150 Lariat Ecoboost v6. Power steering cuts. How do I join this? Additionally I have uncontrollable float left and right especially on the interstate when driving completely straight. I bought a 2019 F150 in November 2019. They then say I need an all new rack and pinion for $3100 and unfortunately my 48k mile warranty is up since Im at 49.7k. 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. Same thing, the steering becomes very erratic and you can physically feel the steering malfunctioning. My leaf springs now seem to be uneven and out of 5 places including a ford dealer, nobody can seem to find the issue. my stearing wheel is off center, feels like my toe is off, going into dealership to talk with service soon. The steering seems to stick off and on while driving. I have a 2015 F-150 pulling Left . Just tonight I stopped at the store and I lost all power steaing when I started the truck again. Brought to Ford dealer I purchased from and they state no issues. It is better to adjust the steering gear box in your truck. It will be that way for a week and the. When I came out from work the battery was dead and it had been reported by friends they noted the headlights had been on. Calling Ford this morning to report the situation and see if they will assist in the repair but not optimistic. For more information on how we collect and use this information, please review our Privacy Policy. I haul horses. 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. Shes had it less than a year. That is now the Pittsburgh public transit system. My 2019 Ford King Ranch has the steering problem bad ! He says that he and many other customers experienced the steering defect, and were financially injured because of it. Why is there not recall on the F 150? The system that failed was in the steering/gear shaft. The steering assist failure means the car is undriveable. Steering feels a little heavy. Please include me in this class action lawsuit. This vehicle is not safe to drive with these faulty steering racks on them, I just purchased a 2018 F150 super crew lariat 44 6.5 bed with 37k miles. Very erratic steering at times. 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 have 2017 f150 4wd truck is setting at shop no steering it said trac control failed then said steering failed . I am not convinced. Alignment to correct toe in improved the condition but did not eliminate it. 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. Have not contacted the dealer yet. This truck will not stay in alignment. He says No! Very frustrating since I just retired hoping this would be my last truck I would have to buy. chrisned11470@gmail.com to help my wife and I deal with this issue? So the told me at Hoffman ford that the computer need to be reset. Is this vehicle safe? 2017 f150 . Please add me to the class action suit. Very hard to turn steering wheel. I think it time someone does something about this issue. This problem occur more when driving at slow speed under 50 mph. Why no recalls? According to the NHTSA, the pickups affected by this recall may have steering gear with internal. No, I have to. Sounds and feels like its the steering shaft linkage. Ford issued two recalls this month for certain 2021 F-150 trucks which may be prone to having driveshaft and steering failures.. Two-piece driveshafts that may have been improperly assembled in 4,436 Ford F-150 model year 2021 pickups may separate resulting in a sudden loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement if the truck is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the . Any help on this would be great. Please put me on the list for this. There is a pressed in shaft in the upper steering column that gets wollowed out over time. I have a 2017 Ford truck .since new a couple times the steering has seemed to lock upin a turn or pause briefly where it would make me hesitate..just for a second..like the power assist would stop working and start back again..well today it quit all together..between that and sending a trac mod signal I am able to get it home but there is no power assist and no fixing it..I have apt with Ford Thursday to find out whats wrong .71k and out of warrenty..I told them about issue before during services but they were like its working fine now.. Thankfully I was in a parking lot and not on the highway which I had just left. Just throwing service at it without knowing the true problem doesnt fix it or keep customers happy. It will catch and drift in either direction at random times. So now what? Going down the road loosing the steering system is a major issue that could get someone killed. Its even more excessive in 44. Loose wheels can cause the feeling of unresponsive steering. How To Replace Steering Shaft 04-11 Ford F-150 1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know 1.99M subscribers Subscribe 907 Share 231K views 9 years ago Ford Auto Repair Videos Buy Now!. Ive replaced the intermediate steering shaft as this can be a failure point. 2020 f150 wanders pulls both left or right. Support NPR & the programs you love. But I. my wife and daughters refuse to drive it. And i have been lied to by ford corporate headquarters themselves.. lied to my face. I purchased a 2017 Ford F-150 new in 2017 and have now 61,000+ miles on it now. 2016 f150. Driving through the mountains was the worst. I spend $2,216 on what they said the problem was and it was still doing the same thing. Just got 2016 XLT Crew Cab Sport, 48000 Miles. This is a very unsafe issue and it is extremely frustrating that know one can fix this. Im good for a lawsuit, count me in.
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