Hey Jerry, yes, tell them you feel like youre doing to die, especially on the highway around corners. Im having the drifting issue with my 2016 F150 2.6 Ecoboost. Im starting to have an issue with my 2015 F150. I am forced to drive it to work daily and another of the time Im afraid to have it on the road. It happens very sporadically and cannot be centered it then drives perfectly true down the road for a bit before doing it again. I just bought a used 2016 f150 44. I have a 2016 F150 Lariat, having the same issues with the steering as a lot of the other people commenting are. I hate this steering issue and Ford is simply not wanting to acknowledge this issue. They told me that it was just the difference between electric power steering and hydraulic power steering. Its becoming worrisome as my son also drives the truck. THIS IS NOT RIGHT FORD. in particular on curves, but will also pull on straight road. The crown of the road has an affect on it. The vehicle was not repaired. Has there been an update to this case? I am willing to testify if required. I received a call from my mechanic and they have received my steering gear from Ford. This also happens out of the blue on the highway it will try to go primarily to the left and then after awhile center and not pull in either direction. Cost me 74.00. I had it fixed by a Ford mechanic (part was 300 bucks alone) and he said it is very common on them. The only way to deal with this stop buying their products. Ford F-150 Platinum. Im very upset that I risk my and my families life everyday in this vehicle. I have to have it looked at but cannot afford since I havent worked in awhile and about to start a new job I need this truck running correctly. 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. 27 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2010 Ford F-150. Ford really needs to do a recall on this issue! Drives amazing. This is definitely a defect in which life could be lost. Could have been much worse than the time and money I am out so far. Ive had it about a week. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The price to fix it $4,000 dollars the pickup isnt even worth the cost of repairs! 2015 F150 XLT 5.0 the steering wheel pulls hard to either the right or left, wont stay center when hauling travel trailer in tow/haul mode. But I havent found any recall from ford. would had been injured. Had it at Corwin Ford in Pasco, WA for a week. 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. Come on 12.. TWELVE DEFECTIVE TIRES IN A ROW,,, ya sorry. I have a 2013 Ford Explorer and my wife complains about the steering sticking when driving on counrty roads (curvey roads). Started hearing weird noises, no the power steering went out. Drifting, steering is stiff while driving, like the wheel locks in certain places. They have done alignment and that didnt work. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 14, 2011. About a month ago I had picked up my truck from the dealer for a different service issue. Im scared to drive it b/c Im going to get in a wreck. I did take it to the dealer and they said there was nothing wrong with it. After seeing that they were incompetent I refused to leave my truck and asked for a refund. 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. Also get the popping noise. Therefore, shouldnt all f-150s between 2011 and 2019 have a recall? I have a 2017 F150. Took to Ford, they said nothing is wrong. My brakes were terrible, the gas mileage suck my radio and navigation went down. Same on my 2016. But I cover 5 states for work and thats my only vehicle. They did alignment and balance 3 times. hopefully its fine. According to Lincoln, when he drove the vehicle home, he noticed that it pulled and drifted in both directions. 2019 with 16,000 miles. 2019 F150, any slight bump, turn or slightest pressure on steering wheel and it goes crazy. I told them that 3 months ago when looked up the problem online. 2010 Ford F-150 Recalls 2010 Features Rating Recalls NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 11V049000 RECALL DATE: 2011-02-01 SUMMARY FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES. 20M04 CSP POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE lane keep assist is turned off so that is not the issue. I am having the same problem with my 2016 F150 with 68000 miles. Want to learn how to fix NHTSA #10055029? Drove home no more issues. My 2015f 150 has the same steering problem turning the wheel to the left it is hard to recover back to center. 184,698 F-150s are included in the recall. Brought to Ford dealer I purchased from and they state no 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. This has apparently been a known issue for approximately 5 years and Ford made no disclosure when I purchased the vehicle even though they had not repaired the known problem before delivery. It would seem no matter what you buy ford or GM or Chrysler you have some type of problem.. go back to foreign may fix the problem. 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. Feels like im driving on ice. It was purchased brand new, and has less than 50,000 miles. My wife called the Ford dealership and she was told that, first, they agreed that sounded exactly like what the problem was, but Ford wouldnt take care of the cost. Its as if the truck is deciding things on its own! There could also be issues in the torque sensor, which causes the system to loose power and make it feel like assist is lost or locked up. doesnt feel right for a $46,000 truck, Calvin it has a problem. It started steering to the left and right to the point I had no control. The dealer wants 2200 dollars and 4 hours labour to change it. No issues but recommended by dealer to just look at at every scheduled service appt. The engine intake manifold suffer from the same safety issues that causes the corrosion or rusting of the manifold bolts making it very difficult to maintenance /repair cracked manifolds in the vehicle. Same issue. 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. Its $3000 to fix. In a F150, it is very difficult to turn the wheel without power steering. Truck seems to want to float left or right when on the interstate-no wind. Third thing was to change the tires completely and still having the same issue. I never thought Id say it but Im about to become a Chevy owner. I cant center the steering wheel sometimes, it will jerk left then right over and over. This should be recalled! Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 2006 F150 5.4 Sputtering - New thread CONDENSED. Took it to the dealership they said no recall the problem? Calling Ford this morning to report the situation and see if they will assist in the repair but not optimistic. Only 78000 miles. It is better to adjust the steering gear box in your truck. Im having the same issue as described above. When I turn right or even a sharp enough curve, it wont go back to center and gets stuck around the 1 oclock position. Sometimes the broken fuse prevents it from illuminating. Previous truck I had electronic power steering and didnt have this issue at all. I have a 2016 f150 and have been ticketed for swaying. I didnt get the entire amount of 106.00 deductible. Ford has told me they cannot find anything wrong with it???? I have a 2017 F150 XL that has steering issue, 84K on it has what I would call an over correction on returning to center. This truck has been ruined over this. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Very frustrating since I just retired hoping this would be my last truck I would have to buy. 2018 xlt 44 with 39k, Ive noticed the same strange steering behaviors. Step 2 - Check tie-rod ends and control arms Examine the tie-rod ends for play. My steering wheel is many times not straight. as everyone should. I have never seen a truck so difficult to turn when the engine is not running. I cant believe it still, this was a birthday present to myself this year and I actually spent my birthday down at the dealership because the day before the kid helping me could not figure out what day of the week it was let alone the process of selling a car. 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. Not replaceable as a single part. Another issue I have been having is when I stop for a second at the store get back in and my truck wont start. The service manager had me shake the steering wheel to resent the steering spindle? My 2019 F150 is having the same problem. It was no different after I got it back. Wheel will not return to straight ahead. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. My 2017 F-150 with 58000 miles just locked up in a parking lot. Common Problems Found in the F-150 5.0 Engine. The steering wheel will not hold center and drifts left and right. I just found this article after doing my own research on the problem and now Im saying this is a major problem for a lot of F1 50 models 2015 to 2018. I think it time someone does something about this issue. Purchased it with 17k miles, 21k now. Just replaced steering rack on my 2016 f150. Steering sticks when turning left. Have not got it diagnosed yet. 2019 xlt steering sticks at times when turning at speed and will not turn back straight as it should. They keep telling me that its aligned. Not sure what is prob. The steering is becoming eratic and pills left or right at times. Last thing will be to replace the power steering rack, although, I think Ford should replace it. Did that fix the issues? The dealership has had my truck for two full days. So the told me at Hoffman ford that the computer need to be reset. Im having the same issues with mine. A number of issues within the ball nut could cause the issues noted. After replacing the hubs, the driffting still happens, which I thought was due to the road surface and the ruts caused by traffic. Yes, I did see a recall about that. The system that failed was in the steering/gear shaft. I have a 2018 F150 with 35K miles and my truck just started providing feedback through the steering wheel 01/2023. They can not get Steering wheel straight. All just to have her sitting there doing nothing. Do the math how much did i get screwed out of here. Often wont return to center, power steering goves out randomly. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they said they have never come across this before. i have replaced the steering system 3 months ago now im hearing noises again so it will only be a matter of time before it goes out again. Im so happy I was still in my driveway as this could be very dangerous if I were on a main road. The contact attempted to reach out to the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. Insurance wont cover it because its a Ford problem. I have missed countless days of work and spend hundreds of hours under this thing. Service told me it really wasnt out of alignment and I paid for the alignment. EPSA system is faulty. The 2011 F-150 was Fords first year of putting this steering assist system in them. It will be that way for a week and the. Is there nothing that can fix it? I took it to Ford and they told me my steering rack is faulty but they wont warranty it. Something to do with programming!. Have the exact problem on my 2017 Ford F-150. 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. 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. They claimed they hooked it up to the computers and never got any codes. Ford F-150 Class Action Alleges Steering Defect, Social Security Disability application & appeal claim review, Abbott baby formula recall lawsuit investigation, Essential: Remember your cookie permission setting, Essential: Gather information you input into a contact forms, newsletter and other forms across all pages, Essential: Keep track of what you input in a shopping cart, Essential: Authenticate that you are logged into your user account, Essential: Remember language version you selected, Functionality: Remember social media settings, Functionality: Remember selected region and country, Analytics: Keep track of your visited pages and interaction taken, Analytics: Keep track about your location and region based on your IP number, Analytics: Keep track of the time spent on each page, Analytics: Increase the data quality of the statistics functions, Advertising: Tailor information and advertising to your interests based on e.g. Other 5 incidents were about 3 years ago. Two more recalls relate to the F-150's automatic transmission. I asked what the wait time was before service if I scheduled the appointment and was told it could be 5-7 days. This truck is all over the road. I experienced the same issue today when I took my 2017 F-150 XLT-Sport v8..etc etc. 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. The Ford dealer said they cant fix it unless they can reproduce the problem. Frustrating to buy a top of the lone truck and drives so poorly! I have been experiencing the same issue I have taken this to the dealership twice. He says that he had to pay a $5,000 adjustment for the 2017 vehicle, which had around 27,188 miles on the odometer on the date of purchase. I now know it was the steering all along. Car problem (s) with the 2010 FORD F-150. Both times Ford told me there wasnt nothing wrong with my truck steering. Always happens on a restart, not while the vehicle is running. I believe they know about it and wont recall the vehicle because they either dont know how to fix the issue and or the cost of such a big problem. My husband has a F 150 2016 with the same issue, lights, turn signal, and important controls go out. He says that he has faced financial injury trying to fix the problem, including incurring costs related to purchasing his new vehicle, and including lost wages because he had to miss work to try to deal with the vehicle problems. Does it turn easier if you rev the engine? Replacing the part does not fix a DESIGN ISSUE so the new parts WILL fail again!!! How do I get added to the class action suit? I bought a 2016 a few months ago and the steering wonders on the road constantly. Its not the company it was 20 years ago. Spent well over 5-8 thousand in repairs. These is the 5 Ford product i purchase. The engine was stopping just as it did before. So Im concerned that Ford has to know about steering issue, but wont recall the problem. 2016 F150 44. FIRST FORD. Suddenly pulls to the right. I don't drive my truck much anymore, drive . Since day 21 our 2019 Ford F-150 The steering seems to have too much play. aligned and checked at dealer. My 2017 F150 has a steering fault failure that occurred while driving. Have been having issues with hard steering left right mainly when auto engine shut down is in active mode. They drove it and felt the same thing I did. 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. LAST FORD. 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. Even though I have an extended warranty it might cost me additional money for them to really dig into this issue although they cant tell me what the next steps will entail. The service manager drove with me and say is nothing wrong. Just started out of the blue and now I feel it is vary unsafe to drive. 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. Alignment is good etc. I feel that the truck is unsafe. I bought a 2019 F150 in November 2019. This happens infrequently. I ve had all tge recalls done at a Ford dealership which were 16 all together. 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. No less than 700 for the part reman. Have to keep pressure to the right on the steering wheel. So Im purchasing a pre-owned 2015 Ford f-150 from my local dealer. Learn more about the cookies we use. 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. The vehicles listed are Nexteers first generation steering gears which did have issues. Sounds and feels like its the steering shaft linkage. I was reading many different posts and from what I read online its a pandemic of steering issues! Doesnt return to center sometimes. California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. 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. I suggested to check the four wheel drive mechanism to check the front brake disk etc. The Nexteer system is a belt drive system that uses a ball nut. The second time, 10/4/21, I spoke with a different service writer and was told it would be 7-10 days before theyd be able to work it in to scan it. My 2016 XLT Sport has a sloppy steering wheel. That sends the steering into manual mode, making the vehicles harder to control. 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 an appointment to see the dealer on Monday. I just had this issue this morning. 2017 Ford F-150 XLT. Noticed some drifting either way when test driving, but thought it due to work tires and needing an alignment. I thought there was something wrong with my trailer brakes, but the brakes never were even warm to the touch, and after disconnecting the trainer the steering was still pulling hard to the right. I though I was crazy but apparently not. I have had a difficult time with thus trucks steering and alugnments. Just bought a used 2015 F-150 Lariat and after a few days noticed that the steering was pulling to the right sometimes and then it would start pulling to the left. 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. Something needs done and ford held liable .. Just jought a used 2015 F150 Lariat FX4 and noticed that the vehicle seems to want to track in a rut in the road while turning either way at 40 mph plus or so. You have to turn the wheel slightly to correct, and you dont feel totally in control for a second or two. etc. I spent some good money on it and was hoping to have this truck for many years. View Nearby Shops. Well no, the alignment is typically fine but the electric steering is definitely not like driving a hydraulic steering system which if operating correctly will more likely steer back to center. 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. I am in my 70s and have driven many vehicles over my lifetime, and find this one horrible to attempt to control. Someone is eventually going to die in a wreck because of this problem. However, I did have to drive it from TN back to MI like that. MANY reports of same problem seen via internet search Several lawsuits noted with various model years. I turned around and fought it back home . lots of code came on and lost of power steering. expected to be mailed out. Brought my 2016 F-150 in to a dealership last week for an alignment, was told tie rods needed to be changed first. I have a 2015 F-150 pulling Left . Ive been told my truck isnt safe to drive with no fix date in site. are trademarks of Autobeef LLC, All rights reserved. Steering doesnt want to correct after making turns. 90% highway miles for work. The truck seems to drift to the left and right, like there is play in the steering when in the neutral position. They tried changing the alignment specs. Coming out of turns my steering wheel and tires do not align to center. 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. My 2004 FX4 with 237k miles drives better than this 2019 with 2000 miles. 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. At highway speeds, it feels as if something is holding the steering wheel when I try to make slight corrections or change lanes. Thankfully he escaped injury. Very disappointing. Have a 2016 f150 54,000 miles. When she restarted her truck, it all went away and drove perfectly fine for a week and a half, and then did it again. Weird part was that my particular truck model had 6 recalls for it but none for the steering problems. i have been complaining about hard steering when turning for long time, it is not RIGHT! Steering hangs to the left and difficult to return it to the right. my stearing wheel is off center, feels like my toe is off, going into dealership to talk with service soon. Had onboard PCM scanned and found code U 3003-68 Power Steering Rack issue. It's not us. I am not just a disgruntled ford owner, i am 5th generation ford faithful, and that has now ended, because of one stoopid issue they refuse to fix. Dangerous and should be recalled. I had oil in my air filter that they told me was engine cleaning solution. Poor riveting on the upper intermediate shaft can cause it to separate from the. Ford lost 100 years of dedicated customers today. Not related to steering, the vehicle had a problem with all of the dashboard lights going out with the exception of the radio. I purchased a 2015 f150 Ecoboost. I had it align but the computer diagnosis show that the alignment is fine no mechanical issue. Just started about a month ago. I have my own shop. Dealership wants $2155.00 for parts and labor! Long story short, im at 46k miles, ive had 11 alignments and been thru three sets of tires. 2017 F150, the steering wanted to stay to the left or right snd would not come back to center. problem just started a week ago. After a few miles it straightened out. Turning the wheel left or right it wants to stick causing me to pull it. Steering sometimes makes a clicking or grinding sound turning left and right. They stick turned. I wish I had known about this problem before my purchase, because I would have tired a GMC. Local dealer is not known to be very reliable on repairs????? I took the vehicle to a mechanic I believe he unhooked all the back up assist? Help some but still have a pull to the left. A few minutes later I lost all control of the wheel. Truck had to be towed from the accident scene. I called a wrecker and had truck taken to the nearest Ford dealership after 3 days of waiting I received a call and found out that my steering system is electric and that it would cost approximately $2100. I have a 2019 F 150 that has just over 10K miles on it. The Ford F-150 class action lawsuit was filed by Mark Lincoln who says. I believe its the intermediate shaft failing. Had it back two times. Im good for a lawsuit, count me in. Problems / Ford / F-150 / 2010; 2010 Ford F-150 Problems. I dont drive it. I have to bring the steering wheel back myself. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. Since the steering is now in default, I assume this is a issue related to the known steering defect known by Ford, My 2016 f150 44 steering has a catch in while driving sometimes its hard to turn in a curve kinda scary want let my wife drive it, My 2016 f150 44 steering has a catch in while driving. Get Your Car Fixed. I bought it used with 27k miles on it from a Ford dealership. 2017 Ford F150 with 35,000 miles with the same issue. When slowing down (at an intersection for example) to make a turn the vehicle dies and makes it very, very difficult to turn because the power steering does not work. They knew or felt it wasnt quite right and changed the alignment specs. Qe bought this truck as lifelong ford customers qith over 100 years of family history with ford motor company. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks without my new used 2016 F 150. The steering moves in a North, South and East, West direction in motion while driving or stationary parked. 2017 Ford F150 xlt sport steering seemed loose at times or jerky maybe a better description. It is in the shop getting replaced which is very expensive! It pulls to the left and right and it is very annoying. The Dealer say the rack and pinion is back ordered with no idea when it will be available . I have a 2011 F-150. 50k for a brand bew truck, and 100 yrs of faithful customer history,,,, and i cant even put my two kids in it it. This gave me about 2 degrees of play and the steering felt loose. VERY DANGEROUS! 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. I jerked it and was able to keep from hitting the oncoming cars. They are telling me it needs a new steering rack which is about 4k, no recallslast Ford for me. Sometimes scary as hell, 2016 f150 Im having issues with my steering it feels like the steering is catching in both directions. Now the manager says to me bring it back Monday and we will look at it. When it was only a couple of weeks old, the steering suddenly got very stiff and jerky, i managed to drive it a few mile home, and it seems once I cut it off and re-started it, it fixed itself! 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. Is this vehicle safe? I cant believe that they would let this problem continue. Allegedly, Lincoln relied on the advertisements on the sticker to make his purchasing decision, noting that the sticker did not disclose that the vehicle suffered from any defects. It was my understanding that the next year models had a recall for the same exact problem. But theres no rut in the road. It takes a little bit of pressure to keep it centered. At this point Im scared to drive my truck at any speed. 72,000 miles. I had it looked at at the local dealer. Replace your worn or damaged steering shaft with this direct replacement shaft. NOTE: I am NOT a fan of Fords Electronic assist power steering since the wifes 2010 ESCAPE steering failed last DEC. A recall, a death or 2, or a class action lawsuit? Well the 2015 to 2019 f-150s run the same rack a pinion steering with the electric power steering assist. They said it was fine. Thanks, I just brought 2020 F-150 it has same problem, I just bought a 2020 limited and doing the same thing. Built in canada. My truck was totally out of control. They blamed it on my tires and alignment. Now the steering wheel is (most of the time) at 11:00. My truck only has 7,000 miles on it. Can somebody help me, Just starting the process of fixing my steering issues, loosing control at random times.very dangerous,needs to be a recall. in 2 years time of owning a brand new truck. It jerked the wheel out of my hands. 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. I am also having same issue. I have a 2017 F-150, purchased new in June 2017. 2017 FX4 99500mi. 44 goes out Made with cheap plastic causing wreck. It is a most disconcerting feeling. When it comes to your Ford F-150, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. When Im driving, the steering wheel is sometimes in the 9 Oclock position while Im still going straight.
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