2005 Ford F-150 steering problems

Filed Jan 7, 2024 · Body, Steering · IL

Frame on passenger and drive side by transmission, fuel tank, and rear leaf springs are rusted and have no integrity left. No structure integrity if in an accident. If fractures completely, will loose control of vehicle as the bed will contact cab, driveshaft will jamb into transmission, lock up brakes from pinched brake lines, loss of brakes from severed brake lines, lose control and go into on coming traffic or into roadside structures including pedestrians. NOTE: Your system will not let me upload pictures.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 94,141 miles · FL

Experience I guess the they call it the death wobble. Makes my vehicle feel like it not me a ting to run right the steering is weird and can't get ford to check it out to see what's going on with it they say just get an alignment but that isn't helping

Filed Sep 15, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 60,000 miles · OR

While driving, my f150 without warning, died 3 times in 1/2 mile. Leaving me with no power steering, power brakes. Very dangerous. Nearly had a accident. Had 1/2 tank of gas. New battery. It did not give a code. I did get it started each time and was able to drive it home. Now I am afraid to drive it.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 94,000 miles · CT

!. Vacuum advance control for four wheel drive gets wet, looses pressure and front wheels engage slightly, causing wheel hub damage. 2. Steering becomes hard, especially in cold weather. Hard to inspect steering shaft until it is disconnected from steering rack. Common problem with mid to late 2000's ford crown vic. Police vehicles. Come on ford, man up and make these problems a recall.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Steering · 97,200 miles · CT

Steering gets very hard to turn. Have to "muscle" the steering back after a turn. Power steering rack failed. Ford motor co. Has a national back order on replacement parts. I think there's a problem.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Steering · 92,500 miles · MN

Driving vehicle have noticed when engine is idling, power steering is sometimes weak. Fluid is replaced every fall, as the steering pump has been a noisy one since the truck was new. Dealer suggested replacing fluid with synthetic. It worked then, so I replace it every year. Today, with steering at full left lock, the steering was stuck at that point. Moved wheel back and forth and it came loose. Have not been able to duplicate since. As a note at 5 years old and 53,000 miles power steering pressure hose sprung a leak under the clamp at the frame. Replaced with after market part, as dealer couldn't get the part. Back ordered!

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 112,752 miles · WI

The lower ujoint on the steering column is freezing up from corrosion. In the past I had noticed it was getting harder to steer so I would spray the joints with penetrating oil and they would improve. Today the joints were so bad it was as if the power steering had given out, to the point I pulled over to check that I didn't blow a power steering hose. I will not let my wife drive this truck until the part is replaced but at a cost of $200 for the part it will have to be parked for a while. I understand normal wear but this is common enough to draw some attention I hope.

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 97,500 miles · PR

I just wanted to add my vehicle to the list of complaints about the differential. Mine makes noise and has made noise for quite some time. I thought it might be the tires or rotors. I found out that it was coming directly from the rear differential. Based on the complaints I have heard, I am pretty sure this is the same thing. The noise sounds like metal running on metal. I believe this should be something ford should pay to fix. If I have to pay for it, I'm definitely not using ford. I read that's many people have the same complaints. This failure is security public problems, because accidental or crash may occur.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Steering · 90,000 miles · MN

Corrosion of the u-joints on the lower steering shaft of my 2005 ford f150 (4.6 l) is causing the steering to malfunction. Steering will not return to center after turning, even at moderate speeds. The vehicle drives as if it has no power steering. Lubrication of these joints will remedy the problem for a period of a week or so, but the problem persists. This is a known design flaw that has been recalled in other ford models within similar manufacture dates. I live in a cold weather state where the problem in the recalled vehicles has been noted to be more of an issue. There are many online complaints regarding this design flaw in the f150. The cost for me to replace this part will range from $300 to $600. However, the replacement parts are made within the same original oem design. The parts need to be corrected so that replacements will not falter as well. It is very scary to think that I may not be able to rely on my steering during difficult weather situations.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Steering · 100,889 miles · WI

I had problems steering my car for the last 3 weeks. I made an appointment and they replaced the shaft 8l3z-3b676-b. The service tech said the crown victoria had the same problem and part. Http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/ford-recalls-355000-vehicles-in-us-for-possible-steering-loss.html please do something, so other f150 owners will be warned, before they crash. The repair was over $400, but that might be cheaper than crashing the car. Thanks