Power Steering Fluid problems of the 2005 Ford F-150

Driving vehicle have noticed when engine is idling, power steering is sometimes weak. Fluid is replaced every fall, as the steering pump has been a noisy one since the truck was new. Dealer suggested replacing fluid with synthetic. It worked then, so I replace it every year. Today, with steering at full left lock, the steering was stuck at that point. Moved wheel back and forth and it came loose. Have not been able to duplicate since. As a note at 5 years old and 53,000 miles power steering pressure hose sprung a leak under the clamp at the frame. Replaced with after market part, as dealer couldn't get the part. Back ordered!.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that fluid was leaking into a puddle under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the power steering lines were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired because the necessary parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 248,000.

2005 Ford f150 XLT 4x4 w/ 5. 4 liter v8. Power steering pressure hose portion started leaking under support clamp, and almost emptied out the reservoir in about 2 weeks. Steering was notably harder which caused me to check fluid level. After repairing with aftermarket part, was told by dealer this is common on this vehicle. This truck has 53,000 miles, no accidents, never been abused in anyway that could have lead to this failure. It appears road grit cause the hose to fail by getting in the clamp and wearing into the rubber coating. It is very hard to see any damage. The part should last.