Ford is recalling 8963 F-150 pickups in the U.S. for steering shafts that can break, the automaker said today. 1:19-cv-02741-JKB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. 2016 F1504X4 .. steering randomly jerks left 90% of time 10 % to the right .. new tires . Allegedly, Lincoln bought his vehicle back for an alignment on July 9, 2018, but that did not fix the problem. Now the steering wheel is (most of the time) at 11:00. Mine is doing the same thing. Taken truck in several times and they claim they test drive it and not able to replicate. I have driven other cars with electric that have similar problems and people complain saying its out of alignment. 2017 F150 Lariat Ecoboost v6. 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. Second thing was had the alignment checked (alignment was out a little) still had problem after. Steering stiff power steering works when it feels like it took it to dealer they said it steers like the rest of them didnt know at the time that was a bad thing. No issues but recommended by dealer to just look at at every scheduled service appt. Re: Hard steering problems. I constantly seem to be correcting. I have to pull it back to center or Ill go off the road. I had oil in my air filter that they told me was engine cleaning solution. Having towed 70 miles to the nearest dealership to have repaired. Unfortunately Im about to have to pay $2000 to have this fixed so I can drive my truck. I had to jerk the wheel to get out of on coming traffic. Its even more excessive in 44. Dealership replaced wheel bearing. About a month ago I had picked up my truck from the dealer for a different service issue. It is not constant and therefore much more dangerous as I never know when it might happen. It happens very sporadically and cannot be centered it then drives perfectly true down the road for a bit before doing it again. Finally I call ford to try and get a refund. 2016 f150. I turned around and fought it back home . Yes I have the same problem. Very frustrating since I just retired hoping this would be my last truck I would have to buy. It has 55k miles on it. 5 minutes later Steering Wheel locked completely thankfully I had just pulled in my drive way. But more recently, it has begun to pull lightly in either direction, first left, then right, etc. Just throwing service at it without knowing the true problem doesnt fix it or keep customers happy. If this had happened 1 hour earlier I would have been involved in a 70 mph roll-over surrounded by 40,000 lb. They tried changing the alignment specs. When cornering on a at above 50MPH on a slight curve in the road, rather than turning smoothly as should be expected it makes an overcorrection which is not expected, and I have to counter steer in the opposite direction. They can not get Steering wheel straight. Im also experiencing pulling hard to the right while driving along straight roads. I took it to the dealership yesterday and they said they have never come across this before. When it arrived at the dealership, they connected it to their diagnostics and it came up with a u3000 control module internal electronic failure. I needed to oversteer at the steering wheel to result in minimal change in tire direction. Yesterday on a couple hour drive on freeway, I suddenly had the vehicle begin a subtle roll as if I was very rapidly moving the wheel side to side. The Ford F-150 class action lawsuit claims that when Lincoln purchased the 2017 vehicle, he reviewed the sticker that was placed on the window of the vehicle advertising the vehicles features, including equipment, warranty, and crash test ratings. No warning or lights. My 2017 F 150 needs a new steering rack. After the service manager rode with me and immediately noticed it, the shop couldnt identify it, thus nothing was done. Allegedly, Lincoln bought his vehicle back for an alignment on July 9, 2018, but that did not fix the problem. Im so happy I was still in my driveway as this could be very dangerous if I were on a main road. This has been my nightmare for the last two years. 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. 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. Sometimes while going down a straight flat road it wanders constantly right and left. Long story short, im at 46k miles, ive had 11 alignments and been thru three sets of tires. Seriously, a new rack and pinion for a 2020 truck. THIS IS NOT RIGHT FORD. Just had my alignment checked and no issues on my 2018 F150. I have had multiple alignments done as well as changes of brands of tires. It was scary because the truck shot left on me. Same with my son-in-laws truck just started happening recently. Share your opinion on the 2010 Ford F-150. It doesnt return to straight as you come out of the turn, I have to turn it back to straight. 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. Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the. My 2011 F150 with electric assisted power steering failed. Someone is eventually going to die in a wreck because of this problem. That sends the steering into manual mode, making the vehicles harder to control. My 2015f 150 has the same steering problem turning the wheel to the left it is hard to recover back to center. Borgeson 000952 Part Number: 153-000952. Steering feel notchy and sticks in place left or right. Steering is floppy and just doesnt feel right. Kind of sounded like the lock linkage in the door but under the steering wheel. With out warning it feels like the power steering goes out. This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens. I had it looked at at the local dealer. Brakes have been checked for dragging but nothing appears mechanically wrong. Close. The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. the steering is catching and not coming back. Long story short, im at 46k miles, ive had 11 alignments and been thru three sets of tires. Have a 2016 f150 54,000 miles. Find the most common issues based on car owner complaints. I just had this problem in my 2012 ford F 150 and the dealership is charging me for it instead of fixing it. Steering wheel is wobbly on steering column. On 6/28 driving slow to make a 90deg right turn my steering wheel felt almost loose. I have missed countless days of work and spend hundreds of hours under this thing. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. I am looking into this further in the mean time. I have taken my vehicle several times to the shop do to steering issues. It has been for repair 4 times and the mechanics can fix the problem. Pulls bulls both ways left and right, Had it realigned by another dealership on 01-25-20. I purchased a2018 ford Raptor. 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. I hate this steering issue and Ford is simply not wanting to acknowledge this issue. Insurance wont cover it because its a Ford problem. 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. Now I hear a pop when I turn to the left started a while back but getting more frequent. Its worse in left lane on a four lane highway. The price to fix it $4,000 dollars the pickup isnt even worth the cost of repairs! Just purchased a 2017 f150 with 29000 miles on it and its at the dealership as week speak trying to figure out why it sometimes pulls to the left abd to the right . I was reading many different posts and from what I read online its a pandemic of steering issues! Called my local ford dealer an they state there are no recalls on the steering . This is a very unsafe issue and it is extremely frustrating that know one can fix this. They are telling me it needs a new steering rack which is about 4k, no recallslast Ford for me. I bring the truck again and still doing the same. Just took it into Ford Dealer to get final recall done before warranty expires 3/2022,. Drives amazing. They both agree that was a problem and will do anything to correct it but not such luck. I have a 2019 f150 with 53000 miles steering issues new tires and a front end alinement) pulls and makes noise left or right, Yes i have steering issues at higher speeds. . Steering feels knocked at times. It arrived with the play in the steering wheel. I dont feel the truck is safe to drive but I dont have a choice. They reset the sensors and that helped for a bit now its back. Glad it happened while I was going so slow. When I came out from work the battery was dead and it had been reported by friends they noted the headlights had been on. Steering gear on my 2016 f150 super crew at 46k miles has gone out. In addition, the damage of buttons and inaccurate performance of module and clock spring leads to non-working conditions. I took it in to the dealership since I had purchased a full premium warranty. 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 steering went out while I was driving my granddaughter and her friend to the mall. F150 platinum that I purchased in 2014. As soon as began to drive home from dealer I noticed they didnt fix it. Neighborhood mechanic noticed uneven wear on my new tires after 1 month on the truck. 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. Ford recalls 12,328 F-150s for faulty steering shaft Second recall issued for all-new pickup May 12, 2015 01:00 AM Nora Naughton Share Share BLOOMBERG BREAKING NEWS ALERTS: Sign up and be the. The problem I have with dealership was, lets down play issue and no consideration or understanding to my issue, nor would they get my truck in ASAP to fix problem. Steering sometimes makes a clicking or grinding sound turning left. Purchased with 2 miles on the truck. I have a 2016 F150 platinum same thing happened to me on June 11, 2020. Ford says that theres no recall. It is now at the dealership and Im waiting to hear back. My mechanic brought the class action lawsuit to my attention. Because I would be in the hospital or dead! 184,698 F-150s are included in the recall. This is my 6 vehicle new that i had purchased from the Ford Corporation. Decided not to drive 600 miles for a FREE Alignment. 93k miles. The truck was very dangerous to drive. I have the same problems with my F-150 2018. Sometimes it drifts to the left and sometimes to the right. It's not us. Step 2 - Check tie-rod ends and control arms Examine the tie-rod ends for play. problem just started a week ago. I have 2016 f150 xlt 44 with twin turbos and honestly I love this truck, but I had my electric rack and pinion shut down on me this is the second time Ill be replacing my rack assembly since march. This just happened to me. 2015 f150, steering pulls intermittently to left or right, does not return to center and has major drag when making turns. It continues to get worse with time and added mileage. I have a 2016 Purchased 10/2016, I ddi not feel issue until maybe 2 years, felt strange and only happened once, then again about 6-8 months later. I cant drive it like that either. Hill descent fault Please include me in this class action lawsuit. After 2 years just had the front end aligned, tires rotated which are severely cupped on the inside. So I took truck in for these issues 2/18/2022 and they were only able to complete door latch problem and reprogram Daytime running lamp, or so I was told. Same issue 82000 miles. Also steering gets very stiff at interstate speeds like there is no power steering. Please add me to any class action lawsuit for this matter. The steering got vary tight on the highway. 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. I wouldnt have been able to get back home though. Check the u joints in the steering shaft. The best price I got to replace the steering rack is right around $2,000.00. The truck sits a few days and will stop. 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 . You have to turn the wheel slightly to correct, and you dont feel totally in control for a second or two. Really noticed it when pulling newly purchased RV at 55 mph- very dangerous. Problem started vefore 7k miles. Ive had it about a week. Same hard to steer problem but cause is total failure of the ASSIST part of steering which will cost $3000 ++ to fix as the control arms are all one unit. For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Why are Ford F-150 Steering Wheel Controls Not Working? settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding They did a alignment check at it checked good. My 2011 F150 Steering is getting progressively worse. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective steering column flex coupling that needed to be repaired. This is not fair to me, or my family. Description: FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, FLUID IS PRESENT ON SHOCK ABSORBER SHAFT TO BODY INTERFACE OR THERE IS WETNESS AT REAR RESERVOIR SNAP RING AND NO REPLACEMENT SHOULD OCCUR, SINCE SHOCK WEEPAGE IS NORMAL. Pulling right and left all the time. I didnt have any choice. Same here. Steering wheel then was able to wobble loosely in 3 dimensions with no effect on tire direction. Im starting to have an issue with my 2015 F150. 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. 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 sisters 2018 f150 steering went out // no control yesterday while in a parking lot of the university & the truck hit a tree. Ford has stabbed us in the back in favor of profits for modern ceos. Much better quality and less troublesome than this truck. Dealers will either update power steering control software or replace the steering gear depending on the problem with individual vehicles. This is not the company he built. 2016 F150 I just purchased. Similar issues. Scary as hell, got out both front wheels pointed in. would had been injured. The dealership has had my truck for two full days. I have the same issue with the pulling left to right. My truck is pulling to the right all the time. Another issue I have been having is when I stop for a second at the store get back in and my truck wont start. I have had a difficult time with thus trucks steering and alugnments. Come on 12.. TWELVE DEFECTIVE TIRES IN A ROW,,, ya sorry. 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. I drive f150 ecoboost 201 9 and drive alot for job and it seems difficult to drive straight also now steering is loose. This is VERY DANGEROUS! Its a lot of work to steer, taking constant adjustments to stay straight and in turns. And Henry himself, is rolling in his grave. 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. I now have 42k miles on it and it still pulls to the right. I also have a 2016 F150 steering has had issue for a while while driving and turn a little hear clicking and have to do a hard turn like it sticks in a gear..comes and goes but now seems to be getting worseI have 58,000 miles on this truck. The contact attempted to reach out to the manufacturer but was unable to reach a representative. I have to jerk it left to get it to straighten which causes me to overcottect and go too far left. 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. There needs to be a recall. They changed the tie rods and still couldnt fix the issue. Ford needs to recall all vehicles with this system before someone is seriously injured. I would like an estimate on how long I will be without my truck. 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. It feels like my wheel is going to fall off then goes away as if nothing was ever wrong. 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 have noticed an irregular tapping sound from under the hood during low-speed occurrences. Help some but still have a pull to the left. 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. 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. 95 Dorman 20753 Brake Pedal Pad Compatible with Select Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Models $3. If I had not had a good grip on my steering wheel to counter act what the truck was doing on its own I would have made a right hand turn into a tree along the street. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel stiffened intermittently without warning. 2017 f150 same problem steering sticks when going around corner very dangerous, Im in Texas, please let me know if there is a class action lawsuit in my state. Times it gets scary depending on driving situation, traffic and bridges etc. now it is Jan 15 2020. we had a temperature this morning of 36*C and I plugged in the trucks Block Heater before heading out, started it up and found the steering wheel felt like I was in an old 60s vehicle with ARM STRONG steering. 2019 Ford F-150 4 X 4 power steering failed while driving down the road ( 8/13/2022 ) which caused my 19 year old son to loose control an run off the road and hit a tree. Just happened first time today. In response, Ford created a recall for their Regular Cab and SuperCrew F-150s built from 2015 to 2018. My 2018 Ford F150 Supercrew had a complete powering steering failure today. But it was not turning the tires. Sudden catastrophic failure of steering column. Took to dealership, replaced entire Electric Power Steering components, gear box, everything steering was replaced. 2017 Ford F150 same exact issue when I bought the vehicle it had 28,000 miles on it and at 62,000 miles everything went sideways it started sounding like a diesel due to the cam phaser recall Ive taken it in wants to have it looked at and they told me I have to bring it back to have the whole top end of the motor taken apart and the cam phasers replaced also the power steering completely went out prior to the cam phaser issue or actually right about the same time also my ABS and traction control light and park hill brake assist all came on all at the same time around 62,000 miles they said it was the steering gear that the rack and pinion need it be completely replaced and as I see thats been a recall on other years dealing with the 2017 or just the Ford F150 Ive had several issues from this vehicle and I am at the end of my rope and I will trade it in in a heartbeat I want to get rid of this track Ive lost work because of it Ive had financial clash unbelievably unexpected I paid $51,000 for a truck that has more issues than any vehicle Ive had in the last 10 years. Our list of 15 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2010 Ford F-150. At times there seems to be a clicking feel to it while straightening out the wheel. Do you have a F-150? I feel that the truck is unsafe. Seems as if the steering wheel is sticking. It takes a little bit of pressure to keep it centered. 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. Local dealer wont even make him an appointment until 9 days away!!! I have a 2011 Ford. Its been in for multiple alignments. 2018 f150. Ford is recalling 184,698 model year 2021- 2022 F-150 pickups due to an issue that could cause the driveshaft to fracture. This has always been babied I just dont get it. My 2015 F-150s steering assist went out today at 73,866 miles. 2018 F-150 XL. 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. 20C03/20V097 DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) and Campaign# Power steering works fine sometimes, then will suddenly stiffen, will have to be forced at which point it frees up and overcorrects. 2018 F150 2WD. 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. A recall, a death or 2, or a class action lawsuit? On family roadtrip, steering felt as described above for about 350 interstate miles. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morlan shell Ford Inc, 1824 porter wagoner blvd, West plains, mo 65775, (417) 256-3193) where it was diagnosed that the springs, universal joint, and bushing needed to be replaced. Case No. Often wont return to center, power steering goves out randomly. Suddenly the steering wheel broke while entering the parking lot.I could move the steering wheel. Thankfully I was in a parking lot and not on the highway which I had just left. They wouldnt even change the oil. So I drive back to the dealer and actually took a tech out to see if he can see what I was talking about. 2019 f150 63 miles on odometer, steering does pull at times when it should not, has me worried of wrecking at times. Just wondering if any of you have gotten this issue resolved. It will kill someone if not a hole family. So now what? Yes i have this problem too. 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. Brought it back, they did a shake test and found nothing, Said they would send it up to Ford and wait for a response. 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. The dealer told me it is an improved part. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the Replace your worn or damaged steering shaft with this direct replacement shaft. Took it back to dealer, they couldnt find anything. Hey Jerry, yes, tell them you feel like youre doing to die, especially on the highway around corners. 2 days in garage dealer..Two re aligment,And always the same probleme.electronic power stearing change.no results. 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. Took it back to the same Ford dealer and they said they had diagnosed the problem properly. 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. It was my understanding that the next year models had a recall for the same exact problem. All Rights Reserved. Not a fan of the electric steering!!!! I am having the same problem with my 2016 F150 with 68000 miles. Had it towed and it is being looked at. The steering assist failure means the car is undriveable. I have a 2016 Ford F150 4 x 4 crew cab with a 5.0 L engine. Hard to turn when parking. The complete. I had the truck towed the first time it happened and the Ford dealer (madison county Ford in richmond, ky) said it was a transmission problem. I took my sons 2017 Ford F150 truck into Ford a couple of years ago for issues with steering. And i have been lied to by ford corporate headquarters themselves.. lied to my face. Top Class Actions is a legal news source I ended up driving carefully to a motel and we stayed there for the night while my wife, at home looked into what the issue could be. I was barely able to turn onto my driveway but unable to turn into the garage. 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. The service manager had me shake the steering wheel to resent the steering spindle?
