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2013 Ford F-150: clunking or noise when steering

7 of the 2,994 complaints about the 2013 Ford F-150 describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
0%
typical mileage
67,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

  • 2018
    1
  • 2016
    5
  • 2015
    3
  • 2013
    7
  • 2012
    7
  • 2011
    19
  • 2010
    2
  • 2008
    1
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    2
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    1
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    1
  • 1997
    10
  • 1995
    3

What owners say

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 109,480 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds and turning the steering wheel, an abnormal clicking noise was heard. Also, when the vehicle was turned off, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to prime ford saco (857 portland rd, saco, me 04072, (207) 282-0300) where it was diagnosed that the water pump and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,480.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Steering · 91,000 miles · IA

Trouble with steering. Getting feedback in the steering wheel (noise and vibration). At times steering is difficult and not returning to center on its own. In motion, any road condition, turning and not turning any speed. After reading hundreds of complaints believe the problem to be the steering gearbox.

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Steering · 91,000 miles · OH

Steering first started making groaning noises on tight turns, within a few days, got so bad I could barely steer it. Mechanic diagnosis is that steering rack/electris steering assist system needs to be replaced. He also said that the replacement part has been redesigned to help prevent this kind of problem, which seems common. This suggests that it is a design flaw with serious safety implications-- danger of not being able to steer at various speeds, to include when towing heavy loads, as I was doing when it was going bad. If a design flaw, why is this not already a safety recall?

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Steering · 67,000 miles · PA

Power steering made a grinding noise when the steering wheel was turned fully to the left. A warning regarding the stabilitrack system appeared on the dash. Subsequently while I was driving on a street power steering assist stopped, resulting in very difficult steering. My mechanic scanned the computer and found that the steering angle sensor failed.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Steering · 31,100 miles · CA

The truck makes a grinding/popping sound when turning over any terrain. Feels like something is loose or a wheel is going to fall off.

Filed May 25, 2015 · Lights, Steering · 56,000 miles · GA

Backing out of my garage I turned the steering wheel all the way to the left and the power steering made a noise and the advance trac warning and hill descent warning came on. As I continued to drive it each time the wheel needed to be turned to the left the same noise would occur and the steering wheel would resist turning. Soon the problem increased to be both directions and I took it to the shop and they disconnected something so there isn't any power steering. This could affect someone driving and cause them not to turn.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 130 miles · MA

Very noticeable popping/bouncing/knocking of steering wheel/column when going over bumps. Occurs at all speeds and all steering angles.

Questions about the 2013 Ford F-150 steering noise

Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2013 Ford F-150?

7 of 2,994 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford F-150 (0%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2011.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Ford F-150?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2013 Ford F-150

Check engine light 338Loss of power 257Won't shift 195Stalling 157Brake failure 128Jerking 104Power steering loss 95Airbag light 73Engine failure 63Fuel pump 59Transmission failure 51Hesitation 49Shudder 47Won't start 46Harsh shifting 42Grinding brakes 40Adaptive cruise 34Misfire 34Fire or smoke 29Steering lock-up 28Overheating 27Slipping 24Knocking 19Door locks 17No deployment 16Backup camera 16ABS 13Spongy pedal 13Screen failure 12Sudden acceleration 12Sunroof shattered 10Wipers 9Battery drain 8Fuel gauge 7Tire blowout 7Warning lights 6Headlights 5Key fob 5

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