2009 Ford F-150: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Steering · 92,000 miles · NJ

On or about march 23, 2015 steering became stiff. Stiffness increased to the point on april 1, 2015 that it started to bind upon making right hand turns. Dealer replaced lower steering shaft on april 3, 2015 and the steering has returned to normal. I have owned 17 different vehicles in my lifetime and I have never had a problem with binding steering. If the steering had bound up completely I could have had a serious accident. Ford motor should initiate a recall for this defect.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 78,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. As of result of the failure, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a bruised sternum. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.....updated 06/27/14 *bf pictures received. 06/30/14

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Steering · 26,000 miles · CA

Sudden loss of power steering while backing. Could be very dangerouse in a parking lot or area where other vehicles or people are present.

Filed Nov 22, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 48,000 miles · IN

The fan blower speed control stuck on high only and was replaced 09/2011. The vehicle kept stalling out upon deceleration going down the road. With loss of power steering and power brakes when this happens. Could be going 30 MPH or 60 MPH. When get motor is started again it usually runs rough. The left oxygen sensor code was on so this was replaced. 11/2011 the fuel gauge also stopped reading fuel in the tank when this happens. Replaced fuel pump in tank, fuel filter, fuel power module, all was fine for three weeks. Truck dies 8 times today and all the same problems are back. Engine light on, fuel gauge stopped working, truck runs rough for awhile when restarted then clears up. Engine light now stays on and fuel gauge will read 1/2 tank when it is full. 36 gal tank. 11/22/2011.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Steering · 5,957 miles · CO

While negotiating a right turn on a busy intersection, I heard a couple of popping sound from the engine compartment. After that, I lost power steering on right turn and almost ran head on in an oncoming vehicle from the opposite direction. I have to slow down to a crawl because I have to hang on to the steering wheel to negotiate the turn. The other driver has to stop to let me get back to my lane. Everytime I negotiate a curve on hwy 160 from pagosa springs to colorado springs, I have to slow down to about 45 MPH to negotiate the curve. It felt like I'm working against hydraulic pressure everytime I steer to the right. Left steer is a bit hard but not as hard and almost impossible to steer to the right. The was informed by the dealer that the power steering gear box was defective. This incident of loosing steering on a busy city street could have resulted in a serious accident.