2019 Ford F-150: loss of power steering

Filed Mar 9, 2026 · Transmission · NC

Since before my 60K warranty expired, I have experienced clunking when automatic transmission is espeically shifting down from about 4 to 3 of the 10 speeds. It has gotten worse, and it actually has good and bad days just like you and me. The other day it felt so severe that it seemed the entire truck would implode and then I would be sitting duck, or worse, hit something out of control or from quickly losing power steering. I know this issue is known, and there are now lawsuits. Date below is first onset. Dealerships have told me all sorts of crazy options to solve it over the years, from changing transmission fluid, to replacing transmission.

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Electrical · VA

Bought truck from Carvanna with a open recall. Backup camera listed on description as couldn't remedy and also pictures of it not working. Took to friendship Ford for major repairs and asked them to fix recall. Wouldn't fix back up camera cause couldn't get to duplicate. Contacted my case worker corrina at carvanna executive resolution team told her they wouldn't fix the recall also sent her a video of the back up camera not working she responded by she couldn't make Ford do anything and would look into it. Truck completely lost power in a snowstorm lost power steering got the truck in to wallace Ford Kingsport tn. They replaced wiring to the back of the truck along with the back up camera recall.

Filed Nov 14, 2025 · Steering · FL

Sudden total loss of power steering on 2019 Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 2WD, 3.3L V6 (VIN [XXX] , 170,000 miles). Purchased used in 2024 with clean Carfax — no accidents, no damage, no odometer issues. Sarasota Ford diagnosed multiple internal lost communication codes and failed pinpoint test — requires EPAS rack replacement ($2,700). Ford denied goodwill case XXX (escalated to supervisor Shaniqua) — based solely on mileage, despite: • TSB 19-2306 • SSM 51226 • 1,200+ the federal safety agency complaints for 2015–2019 F-150 EPAS • Lincoln v. Ford lawsuit (Case 1:19-cv-02741) covering 2019 models Rep Haley stated “safety is not a deciding factor”. High crash risk — nearly lost control in traffic. Clean Carfax proves no abuse — mileage must not override a known safety defect. Sincerely [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Engine, Steering · 55,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal, and hesitated while accelerating after a complete stop. The contact stated that occasionally the check engine warning light illuminated, and the dipstick was checked, and the engine oil was low. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and an oil and oil filter change was performed as part of an oil consumption test. On the next visit for an oil change, the dealer discovered that the engine was consuming a quart of engine oil between oil changes. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the engine was consuming three quarts of engine oil between oil changes. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer ,where a diagnostic was performed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the engine failure and the manufacturer spoke with the dealer about the repair. The contact was later informed that the manufacturer would not assist with the cost of replacing the engine. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. Recently, while driving 15 MPH and towing a trailer, the electric power steering assist failed and the messages "Steering Assist Fault", Traction Control" and "ABS Fault" were displayed. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with a defective rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2025 · Steering · TX

Loss of power steering resulting in steering gear needing to be replaced.

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · AL

While driving approximately 25mph I was coming up to a traffic light where I was preparing to stop. As the vehicle decelerated to approximately 20mph the vehicle completely shut off losing power steering and function of the brakes. No warning lights were displayed. Only a message that said place vehicle in park and restart vehicle.

Filed Aug 19, 2021 · FL

After the vehicle has been parked overnight. I reverse out of my driveway, stop, shift to drive, drive about .75 miles to a stop sign. Turn left and go about 1 mile to another stop sign, as the truck is close to stopping for this second stop sign, the engine turns off and I lose power steering. The dash shows this message: "Auto StartStop Shift to P, then Restart Engine". I have to push on the brakes, shift the truck to park, and then crank the key to restart the truck. This happens whether the auto start/stop is enabled or disabled. It has happened several times at the exact same stop sign right before I come to a complete stop. It is happening more frequently.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 4,788 miles · PA

I was decelerating down a hill. I was still doing about 20 MPH while braking and I received an error saying 'auto startstop shift to p, then restart engine' and my engine shut off and I lost power steering and brakes and had to coast myself to somewhere as close to the side of the road as possible. Thank god this happened on a local rd and not a highway. I proceeded to shift to p and restart the vehicle 4 times until it allowed me to shift to drive and it actually engage so I could continue driving. This is the second time it has happened to me and the truck is less than a year old.