Ford F-150 steering problems
2,523 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
35,903 owner complaints analyzed
169 distinct recall campaigns
68,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 21,397 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
2,523 of 35,903 complaints match this topic (7.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10627492 · 2014-08-22 (August 22, 2014)
SEATBELT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS REACHING TO TURN ON THE A/C. IT HELD ME BACK AND I COULDN'T REACH THE STEERING WHEEL. CRASHED IT INTO A DITCH. ALSO TRANSMISSION DROPS FROM PARK TO REVERSE IF THE ENGINE IS REVVED. I HAVE HIT A VEHICLE AND A POLE AS A RESULT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10627492 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489065 · 1995-04-09 (April 9, 1995)
CHASSIS BROKEN UNDER AND TO THE REAR OF STEERING SECTOR GEAR.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489147 · 1995-04-13 (April 13, 1995)
OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING GEAR BOX. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504843 · 1996-05-21 (May 21, 1996)
BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE STEERING BOX TO THE FRAME BROKE OFF, ALLOWING THE SHIFT TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO SLIDE OUT. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504843 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 720454 · 2000-03-22 (March 22, 2000)
IN AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 1997 I RESPONDED TO NHTSA RECALL 96V071000. THE DEALER IN PUYALLUP, WA REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER, EVERY SINCE THEN WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPS DOWN BELOW 40 DEGREES THE IGNITION SWITCH SEEMS TO FREEZE UP. THIS ONLY HAPPENS IN THE FALL OR WINTER. I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO START THE TRUCK. THE SWITCH BECOMES VERY STIFF UNLESS I FIRST WARM THE STEERING COLUMN WITH A SPACE HEATER OR BLOW DRYER. I AM AFRAID THAT ONE OF THESE DAYS I WILL BREAK THE SWITCH WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE TRUCK. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 720454 at NHTSA ↗