Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2005 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2005 F-150.
The lower ujoint on the steering column is freezing up from corrosion. In the past I had noticed it was getting harder to steer so I would spray the joints with penetrating oil and they would improve. Today the joints were so bad it was as if the power steering had given out, to the point I pulled over to check that I didn't blow a power steering hose. I will not let my wife drive this truck until the part is replaced but at a cost of $200 for the part it will have to be parked for a while. I understand normal wear but this is common enough to draw some attention I hope.
2005 Ford f150 super cab experiencing problems getting out of a u-turn. ** answer required***. The wheel should go back to dead center after have completed a turn. Also, when driving at highway speeds the truck wandered both to the right and left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who explained that the problem was normal.