general problems of the 2007 Ford F-150

After making a sharp right turn tie rod came loose from steering rod. After inspection the threads on the steering rod seem to be too small for the tie rod. The truck has been taken care of and only has 75000 miles on it. The new tie rod I installed was also loose on the steering rod. The threads were not stripped, rusty or damaged in anyway. This truck has never had any work or been damaged. I have never had front end lined up because tires have not had any wear indicating misalignment.

Transmission and rear end jerking when putting in or taking out of park, reverse or drive and now doesn't want to go forward when putting it in drive and I can't get it to shift out and transmission fault light came on and I re set it by taking black cable off battery and put transmission fluid in it and it still does it and also headlights doesn't work on bright and power steering pump makes noise and it's full of fluid I don't know if it is leaking or what small stuff I can deal with but major transmission and engine stuff on truck I can't.

Frame, brake lines and all metal under carriage corroded to the point of being unsafe. Body only has minimal rust on rear corner pillars. Unsafe to operate.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds and without depressing the accelerator or brake pedals, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine revved. The contact stated that the failures also occurred while making a left turn and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to make the left turn. The brake pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. After stopping, turning off, and restarting the vehicle, it was able to operate normally. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred at least three other times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Vehicle has stopped running going down the road several times. It does this unexpectedly, and I let it coast to the shoulder and it cranks up. I drove it to the local dealer, and they could not find a problem. It now sits in my driveway, because it is unsafe to drive it in traffic. I never intend to buy another Ford.

I was just leaving a business. As I was pulling out of the parking lot my steering had gotten very stiff and would not go back to center after turning a corner. It was a little scary because I had 50 miles to drive and get back home. Out of the blue this happened. I have had no problem before this!!!.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the universal steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering became very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced and the steering fluids needed to be flush. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 77,000. Pm.

The vehicles steering shaft is corroded and locks up when turning, causing a safety hazard. Ford has recalled the steering shafts on their crown vics, grand marquis and town cars. I fear that Ford used the same design and material for the steering shafts on the f150's, which would create a heck of a lot more damage, injury and/or death if one were to loose the ability to steer the vehicle. Steering is jumpy and locks up at certain intervals during the steering action. I have lost control, but was able to correct the problem with brute strength. This problem must me investigated. I have researched and have found numerous complaints about this problem, my mechanic says that this is an ongoing problem and that Ford should recall these steering shafts, as they have the others. I contacted Ford and they have not intentions of recalling them.

While driving at 35mph or less the driver side front hub assembly may emit an intermitent grinding noise as if the hub is trying to lock into four wheel drive. Grinding noise stops when vehicle is slowed to 15mph or less. Sometimes full stop is needed to cease grinding noise. When noise stop a jerk can be felt as if the hub locks back into its place. Took vehicle to Ford dealership and they recommended bringing vehicle in when grinding noise was present. That is not possible because the noise will stop when I slow down. Dealership could not recommend any way to diagnose it without paying to have it inspected. Problem has not been diagnosed and manufacturer has not been notified. Vehicle was bought 3 years ago at 43k miles and has approx. 80k current miles. Noise is intermittent with occaisional long periods between occurences. Can happen within 5 miles of driving or after 500 miles of driving.

Having problems with the steering, I have had it back to the dealership 2 times in 6 months. They have replaced 2 other parts, but I am still having the same problem with the steering.

The steering wheel turns about an eighth of a turn and sticks,you force it through that and you get about another eighth turn. . . Doesn't matter witch way your turning.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. While traveling 55 mph in rainy conditions, the vehicle struck a water puddle. The contact lost control and the vehicle began to move sideways. He regained control and was able to drive home. This situation has previously occurred, but is worse when the roads are wet. The contact has taken the vehicle to two different dealers and neither one can determine the cause of failure. The dealers stated that the steering is operating normally and all parts are in place. The current mileage is 12,600 and failure mileage was 10,000.