Ok when I turn my steering wheel to turn it sticks and have almost hit other cars have to turn wheel back like the power steering goes out but mostly at low speeds.. This is very dangerous .. I have done some checking at it appears to be the steering shaft u joints freeze up due to lack of able to grease them and bad design my truck only has 49,000 miles on it and should not have this problem I see many have had same issue I think it should be recalled and repaired by ford for safety because steering sticks when turning .
2008 Ford F-150 steering complaints
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Steering got very hard while making a turn on an off ramp. Almost veered into oncoming traffic! Power steering pump and lines were replaced one week prior...
Steering locks up when cornering or while driving straight and will not return to center without being forced no matter what surface you are driving on it has been reported that steering shafts are defective and were recalled in lincoln and mercury cars and suvs. This is an accident waiting to happen with very good chance of it being fatal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,792.
Steering became tight and heavy making it hard to turn. My mechanic found the lower universal joint on the steering shaft had heavy corrosion and didn't function. He replaced the steering shaft. Truck had 87,000 miles. This is a very dangerous condition and should be the subject of a factory recall.
Steering became very heavy, almost like power steering was gone. Very hard to turn and control the truck while moving. Suddenly loosens up and works as normal. Dealer says it is the steering shaft and now refuses to fix it. I see a lot of the same complaints here, why isn't ford being held responsible? This is very dangerous and life-threatening. I'm glad it happened to me and not to my wife; I don;t think she would have had the strength to control the truck and could have killed or severely injured herself or others. This needs to be addressed!
As my wife was turning a corner the power steering failed on her. She crossed the center line and nearly hit vehicle that was waiting at a stop sign. She had to jerk on the steering wheel very hard to get the truck back in the proper lane. Mechanic indicated this is fairly common and ford dealers are keeping the lower steering shafts-u-joints in stock due to older ones locking up. No recalls have been issued to this point however, I had it replaced at a cost of $490.00.
Steering shaft made from inferior material causing it to malfunction. Very hard to turn.
My brother in law has a 2008 ford f-150 and said his steering seized up and after checking fluid, belts, etc. It appeared the steering shaft u-joints were binding. Last week my 2008 f150 experienced the same problem. Why hasn't ford been liable for this safety issue. After checking various ford sites, this is a major problem with f150's.
I have a 2008 ford f150 I was making a right turn off of a main road into a driveway while applying slight braking pressure when the steering wheel completely locked up and braking was stiff at the pedal causing a near collision into a tree line. The engine remained running never died. I had to shut off the engine and restart to regain control of the steering. No warning lights are on. No dash indicators of any errors. I have called the dealership and they say they have never heard of this issue. All maintenance has been meticulously up to date. I will be taking my truck in for diagnostic in the morning.
Intermediate steering shaft corroded, causing stiff steering, hazardous to drive, particularly when making turns, maneuvering.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 64,450.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While turning left or right, the steering wheel stiffened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering was leaking and the rack and pinion and hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Steering is heavy and binds, especially during cornering and braking. Feels like power steering is failing and truck is difficult to steer, control and maneuver at all speeds and directions. Steering shafts and joints are completely rusted and seizing and will not release with lubricant. Power steering fluid and lines are fine and dealer states that steering shafts and joints must be replaced. I was trailering a boat at 50 MPH and steering was seizing, very heavy, and seemed to be binding while going around bends in the road and then the steering would suddenly release - or unstick - and become responsive again. I crossed the center line as the steering suddenly got very heavy, sluggish and unresponsive, and then released and became responsive again. I almost drove directly into oncoming traffic. This steering issue is now a constant and happens while driving or towing, at all speeds, and in both forward and reverse. This steering problem is extremely unpredictable, unsafe, and very dangerous. It also seems to be common problem with numerous complaints and reports of this issue being reported to the federal safety agency, ford, ford dealers, and discussed in online forums.
While making left or right turns the steering gets hard to steer then it loosens up making it over steer. I believe it is in the steering shaft u-joint because it is all rusted.
When I was making a left turn off a highway ramp, the steering wheel locked up & then snapped back & sprained my wrist. I don't care about my wrist,but I do care about the defective lower steering shaft that was engineered wrong to start with & you made ford issue a recall (because of the defect)in all there mid sized & highend cars along with lincoln & mercury models because it's a major safety problem. What you didn't do is, order a recall for all fords that has the same lower steering shaft! Why? You say it's not a safety problem in the f-150, why? Just because it's a truck or ford paid you off not to issue the recall for the f-150's?? If it's a defected part in there cars,it's the same part put in f-150's,made by the same co.. I pd $38,000 for a truck that has the same defected part you made them issue a recall. Some lincolns & mercury cars recalled are heavier than my f-150,but that doesn't matter to you. I almost crashed threw the guard rail & if I did, I would be dead!! I want to know how your agency excluded the f-150 in the recall?? Are you people engineers? How in the world could you exclude any vehicle in the recall that has the same defected part in it? Please e-mail me the reason why a defected part ford made,is only a safety issue in cars, but not the f-150"s that has the same lower steering shaft's. I really want to know. Think of this, a mercury sable had the same problem I had while making a left turn, the mercury would hit the guard rail & stop, my f-150 would of went up & over the guard rail & fall to my death!! A defected part is a defected part,no matter what vehicle it's in. I want to know why you think it's ok for millions of f-150's to have defected lower steering shaft's?? God for bid my children ever got hurt because you idiot's said a defected part is ok on f-150's!!
When turning left or right the steering gets stiff and jerking causing oversteer and erratic motion. Added powersteering fluid but did not help.
While making a left hand turn, noticed steering became very tight. Had to force it then it "released" resulting in an over steer and almost veering to oncoming traffic. Centering the wheel also became difficult and resulting in oversteer the opposite way. Same problem - right or left hand turn. Was intermittent but has become chronic now and getting worse. Have not had it in the shop yet.
Steering sticks.
My truck has 81k miles on it and the torque converter has gone bad. I have never in the past heard of a bad torque converter from normal wear and tear. The top of my steering wheel is showing major wear. My wife's 2000 mini van has no wear on it. Why would the top of my steering wheel be falling apart?
I bought this truck new with 26 miles on it. I have since had brakes go out...steering go out, powertrain replaced with refurbished one. I don't understand why the steering issue is not a safety issue and all the mechanics at ford say it should be a recall. I don't understand why the spark plugs can't be removed without breaking off and ford is totally aware of this problem. My truck steering ...I was told a part needs to be replaced that happens to all these trucks...it is at least $1300.00...and when I asked for a tuneup and was told because the spark plugs break off it can be over 800.00...I was astonished that with all the trouble with gm recalls you would not target this 2008 ford f-150...there are multiple major safety issues. I already went up against ford about the powertrain and have paid $35,000.00 for this truck, I owe thousands more. Can you help or be of any assistance for all ford truck owners? Oh, and the truck starts shaking and I have to stop put in 4wd and then out again in middle of traffic to get it to run right, and the emergency brakes sticks too. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Steering is tight and hard to steer especially while driving around curves and when turning the steering is tight and then loosens up and jerks suddenly . Found the steering column knuckles scolded and no way to lubricate.
Steering got very hard to turn. This has happened on numerous occasions now. Use wd-40 to loosen the knuckle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact was driving 3 MPH when the steering wheel seized. The contact lubricated the steering column by applying oil and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the running boards were damaged and the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 64,660.
Steering wheel has become difficult to turn. Feels as if it is locking up and I really have to muscle it back to center after taking a sharp turn. I took it to my mechanic and he lubricated a u joint on the steering shaft which helped and told me to bring it back if/when it starts binding up again. He informed me he has replaced the lower steering shaft on other f150's due to severe rust/corrosion at the joint. I saw recently ford issued a recall on crown victoria's with some type of steering issue so I figured I would submit this complaint since I anticipate having to replace the steering shaft in the near future.
Power steering became intermittent and vehicle would become difficult to control. Remedy was to replace the faulty, rusted lower linkage in the steering assembly.
While driving, my steering suddenly started to feel like it was binding. I pulled over and noticed a large pool of fluid underneath. I had it towed to a service station and was told that I needed a steering rack. The steering rack was replaced at a cost of approximately ( I have a receipt, just not at hand at the moment) $1300.00. A week later my steering was acting strange again. I brought it back to the service station and was told that I now needed a steering column (sp). The cost to replace this was $470.00.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150 sd. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the power steering failed as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced and steering line had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 11/15/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times even while the contact was driving at various speeds. The contact applied oil to the steering column to alleviate the failure. The remedy lasted a week and more oil was applied as a temporary remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
The truck steering column was hard to turn. Clunking and sticking points were noted during turning.found lower steering shaft u-joint in engine compartment seized. This coincides with latest ford recall for 2005 - 2011 ford cars. This was diagnosed as "frozen" by ford and replaced on 06/17/13. This recall should be expanded to include ford f-150 series trucks. The repair cost $460.00. I thought this should have not happen being only 5 years old. Another issue with truck was a split in the radiator (main core.) while driving , my family noticed the smell of glycol. The radiator was leaking (streaming)in the middle of radiator core. Ford replaced the radiator at a cost of $820.83 on 08/05/13. There was no impact damage to radiator. It was diagnosed as leaking.
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