There are large holes in the frame, and the shackles are ready to fall off. Suspension is falling apart. Brakes are not safe for stopping power for the vehicle. Mastertech at ziegler tire.
2004 Ford F-150 steering problems
75 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 41,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 41,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion4
- Steering wheel/handle bar3
- Linkages: tie rod assembly2
- Linkages2
- Hydraulic power assist system2
- Column2
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Gear box: shaft pitman1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Ford F-150 steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My vehicle has developed what I would refer to as a death wobble. At speeds from 40 to 55 mpg the front of the trick shakes as though it's going to rattle apart. This is clearly a ford issue and is now getting a good share of attention on you tube. There are a lot of us out there who have inheritated this from ford who is in constant denial of it's refusal to address and take corrective action to repair the buckleing of the front end. How many more accidents need to happen or ford's diligence on preventitive measures may just save lives and customers. Please help in resolving this manufacturing issue.
Truck was sold with defective parts on the driver side of vehicle. Steering knuckle, ABS sensors, etc. Having to be replaced 2 weeks after buying. Repair shop said vehicle was not maintained, sold in this condition when it could've been noticed and fixed. While driving a week after purchase truck lost steering and braking functionality on the highway and had to be pulled to the side of the road.. Towed to mechanic, oils not be driven
Excessive shaking at 40 MPH+ , trans fault light came on & off . Trouble using reverse would jerk & slip. Have replaced many parts recently
While driving my steering locked up because the steering shafts locked up. Causing me to wreck my truck.
While driving home I made a right turn on to my street and then the wheel spun all tge way to the left. I had no control of steering and the truck hit a guard rail. Steering wheel doesn't turn the tires at all now. The steering was stiff before accident. I believe that the rack and pinion snapped. Truck is a total lose. No recalls from ford for my VIN.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering shaft locked up several times. In addition, the oem part for the shifter cable was black and now it was plastic with a coated metal. The contact was uncertain if the change of the oem part was structurally sound because the shift cable had to be replaced more than once. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 211,240.
The steering shaft had tp be replaced. It was like I did not have any power steering.
Most recently,(not including rear end replaced, reverse band on trans replaced, blown spark plug out of engine block) my truck has started to stall out for no reason that I can fathom,1st time was at 65 MPH on a major highway, now more recently at lower speeds, coming to a stop at stop signs lights ect , turning street corners at lower speeds, or coming to a stop in my driveway. I see many complaints of this same problem in forums with no cause or repair that seems to be a root cause. Please help !
Power steering pressure line rusted out, all fluid released could not steer vehicle.
Questions about the 2004 Ford F-150 steering
Does the 2004 Ford F-150 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Ford F-150, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Ford F-150 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 41,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-150 steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad steering?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most steering complaints are 2011 (419 complaints), 2013 (216 complaints) and 2012 (204 complaints).
Other 2004 Ford F-150 problems
Visibility 863Engine 257Transmission 232Brakes 139Suspension 118Body 104Electrical 99Airbags 85Fuel system 74Acceleration 70Tires 58Locks 23Wheels 21Lights 17Seat belts 17Seats 4Driver assistance 2
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