2005 Ford F-350 SD: loss of power steering

6 of the 217 complaints about the 2005 Ford F-350 SD describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 80,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2020
8
2019
6
2018
6
2017
9
2016
3
2015
3
2011
2
2008
6
2006
2
2005
6
2004
4
2003
5
2002
5
2001
5
2000
4
1999
4

What owners say

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Electrical · 139,000 miles · WA

Driving over a mountain pass in the snow, coming downhill at approximately 5% grade when the throttle became non-responsive. Very soon after the truck died completely-no power steering and no power brakes in snowy conditions. I managed to get the truck to the side of the road but wasn't able to get more than 6" off the fog line due to the snow. I was very lucky that an accident did not occur because roadway conditions were not good and the situation could have had drastic consequences. I was also very lucky that my wife was following close behind me and we were able to 1) get cell phone service on the pass and 2) wait for the tow truck in the other vehicle. We ended up waiting on the side of the road for 2 hrs in the dark waiting for a tow truck with my wife and three daughters and no food. Finally got the truck towed to the dealership on a sunday and waited for them to open today. They informed me that the ficm needed to be replaced but my truck was not covered under the recall (05v270000 electrical system wiring) even though the description matches what happened to me exactly! I have the wrong VIN # so I am not covered even though the problem is exactly the same! This is a serious safety issue! Losing power at 60 MPH in a crew cab long box diesel pickup is not for the faint of heart! Not to mention that some of our personal property was damaged because we could not get all of it into our explorer. Ford needs to come to the plate before someone is seriously injured or killed!

Filed Mar 26, 2010 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · TX

I was driving and the 2005 f350 shut off and the brakes and steering became hard, which made it difficult to get out of the way; while on the freeway going at 85 MPH. Luckily I was passing a ford dealer and took the truck in. This problem started about 2 months ago and continued off and on.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Steering · 80,000 miles · NY

Occasional loss of steering "centering" after making a 90 degree turn. This requires an exaggerated and unexpected amount of steering effort to correct this oversteering condition and to prevent crossing into the oncoming traffic. This may occur daily or weekly.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Suspension · 5,000 miles · FL

Major front end shimmy or oscillation resulting in total loss of steering and braking. Near crash on several occasions. Has been checked by dealer and private mechanic. Ford says it is tire pressure or balance mechanic says tires are balanced and inflated correct. Unknown why this happens? Has happened many times since new and checked as many times. Cost alot of money to keep checking.

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Suspension · 23,400 miles · NV

Odometer 23400 when driving on rough road, crossing rr tracks, ect. Vehicle front end slams upper stop to lower stops violently. You must slow to apx.30-40 MPH. To regain control. There is no loss of steering control, or braking just a violent "hopping of front wheels" . The vehicle shakes wildly.

Filed Aug 15, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 20,000 miles · CA

Shimmy in the front end after traveling over bumpy roadway, causing a temporary loss of steering control. The loss of control caused the vehicle to travel into the oncoming lane of traffic. Primarily occurs over 35 MPH. Happened over 10 to 15 times since the vehicle was new.