Power Steering Failed problems of the 2008 Ford F-150

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was able to be driven back to the contact's residence. The contact called mercedes-benz of caldwell (230 bloomfield Ave, fairfield, NJ 07004, (973) 227-3600) and was advised to call back on March 19, 2018 to inquire about having the vehicle towed back to the dealer for repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.

As my wife was turning a corner the power steering failed on her. She crossed the center line and nearly hit vehicle that was waiting at a stop sign. She had to jerk on the steering wheel very hard to get the truck back in the proper lane. Mechanic indicated this is fairly common and Ford dealers are keeping the lower steering shafts-u-joints in stock due to older ones locking up. No recalls have been issued to this point however, I had it replaced at a cost of $490. 00.

Steering is heavy and binds, especially during cornering and braking. Feels like power steering is failing and truck is difficult to steer, control and maneuver at all speeds and directions. Steering shafts and joints are completely rusted and seizing and will not release with lubricant. Power steering fluid and lines are fine and dealer states that steering shafts and joints must be replaced. I was trailering a boat at 50 mph and steering was seizing, very heavy, and seemed to be binding while going around bends in the road and then the steering would suddenly release - or unstick - and become responsive again. I crossed the center line as the steering suddenly got very heavy, sluggish and unresponsive, and then released and became responsive again. I almost drove directly into oncoming traffic. This steering issue is now a constant and happens while driving or towing, at all speeds, and in both forward and reverse. This steering problem is extremely unpredictable, unsafe, and very dangerous. It also seems to be common problem with numerous complaints and reports of this issue being reported to the NHTSA, Ford, Ford dealers, and discussed in online forums.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150 sd. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced and steering line had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.