2004 Ford F-150: loss of power steering

Filed May 11, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 151,000 miles · TX

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

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Steering · 109,000 miles · PA · crash

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.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Steering · 89,600 miles · ME

In low speed and high speed turns, power rack and pinion, the steering becomes very stiff causing the vehicle to turn hard, feels like the truck has manual steering. This issue is most common on slow speed however I have encountered the issue at highway speeds. Research I have done indicates this is an issue, backed by a member of a local ford dealership service dept, of a failure of the universal on the lower steering shaft. The part # for the replacement part is as follows... #8l32-3b676-b. Ford dealership does not have a recall on this yet, I'm a deputy sheriff who has knowledge of ford recalling the same type part on the ford police interceptors which we currently use in our fleet. This loss of steering control is very severe.

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Steering · 68,000 miles · MI

Steering became quite stiff and wheel did not return after cornering. Ford service manage diagnosed problem as universal joint on steering shaft seizing due to corrosion.there are no grease fittings to lubricate the joints and they are had to reach. Ford dealers do not always have parts on hand for this repair. I have managed to loosen the joint with penetrating oil in a pump oiler. For has offered no solution and the joints had no protective rubber boot over them to protect them from corrosion. In addition, the cooling lines to the power steering pump rusted through posing a danger of sudden loss of power steering assistant. The cooling line was made of bare metal that was not rust or corrosion resistant such as galvanizing and designed as to be in a vulnerable location under the radiator behind the front bumper.

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 50,000 miles · CT

At 50,000 miles , and earlier, the engine warning light came on, the truck lost all power, and the power steering failed. Upon taking the truck to the dealer, it was determined that the throttle body was defective, and needed replacing. Needless to say, I think that this should not have happened at such a low mileage and should be covered under a recall. Thanks for allowing me to vent. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 26, 2010 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · AL

2004 ford f150 heritage anti-theft system can cause engine to quit while driving or prevent from starting. During failure the 'theft' light on the dashboard will blink rapidly. Vehicle has completely stopped on interstate highway nearly causing accident due to loss of steering control and braking. Contacted ford dealer who said I should replace the battery. The battery was replaced and did not correct problem. Had complete electrical system checked and no problems with system.

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Steering · 98,000 miles · NH

Steering became very hard intermittently. I thought that I had a power steering problem. Steering would not return to center when completing turns and froze up on turns at low speed. Took to dealer and advised that universals in steering shaft were rusted frozen. Truck had 98,000 miles. A friend with a 2007 f-150 with 50,000 miles had same problem. This is a very dangerous situation, since it was difficult to control the vehicle in turns.

Filed Feb 22, 2007 · Transmission · 39,430 miles · MO · crash

Tl*- while driving on the highway at 65 MPH the right rear axle on the 2004 ford f-150 cracked. There was no indication, any type of vibration, or warning before the incident. The hub stayed attached to the wheel at the time of the incident. The right rear axle cracked which caused the vehicle to have no steering. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a median. The contact had the vehicle serviced every 3,000 miles, as well as recently getting 4 new tires. The contact could provide any invoice and and an accident report.