17 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2009 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2009 F-150.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel detached. The driver was able to reattach the steering wheel and safely pull over. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who referred him to an independent mechanic for assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the standard clockspring in the steering wheel, part number csp200. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was too old, and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Hard to steer.
My truck stalled while entering freeway lanes. I went from 60mph to 10mph and was nearly read ended. The truck finally stalled just as I made it to the shoulder. Two hours later, my truck stalled while doing 40mph on a surface street. I had to pull into a center turn lane to avoid blocking traffic. Fuel was at half a tank. Oil level was good.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while backing up from residential driveway and making a left turn the steering gear shaft locked and had to manually maneuver the steering wheel. The contact stated no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to north brothers Ford, inc located at ( 33300 Ford rd, westland, mi 48185 (734) 421-1300) where it was diagnosed that the steering seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,790. As.
Abs module defective in the truck, power steering going out. Rpm modole not working.
While driving at approximately 30 mph a rear wheel locked up causing the truck to turn to one side. Travelling a little further it happened again. I turned the truck around and headed back to my house. Two or three times again a rear wheel locked up causing a lack of control. If I was at highway speed, the vehicle would have caused an accident as the condition would cause the truck to go sideways.
The steering wheel attachment bolt worked its way loose and the wheel fell off while driving down the road when I adjusted the steering wheel l. It popped off its setting and fell on my lap. Making steering impossible until I was able to align the wheel and shovebit back in place until I could get vehicle stopped. The only thing that saved an serious accident was the good alignment of my tires and luckily I got the wheel lined up and on within a second.
On or about March 23, 2015 steering became stiff. Stiffness increased to the point on April 1, 2015 that it started to bind upon making right hand turns. Dealer replaced lower steering shaft on April 3, 2015 and the steering has returned to normal. I have owned 17 different vehicles in my lifetime and I have never had a problem with binding steering. If the steering had bound up completely I could have had a serious accident. Ford motor should initiate a recall for this defect.
Truck steering "went out" and the power steering worked on and off. Found out is was lower steeering shaft, I had just replaced a power steering hose, the problem was not solved. Anyway the new lower steering shaft did slove the problem (cost of over $320. 00 to me) but really at less than 70,000 miles, and a very conservative one man driver a family truck not business truck, not rough! the truck is parked outside and I did notice recalls further north due to cold and rough winters. I live in se michigan and perhaps that recall should head south a bit. Total spending was over 650. 00 dollars for both jobs. An f150 with big steering problems and big cost with less then 70,000, not anyones idea of "built tough". I have been behind the wheel of many vechiles and traveled well over a millillon miles in over 50 years of driving and I never had to replace these parts. There is a concern here as when steering goes so does control of truck! junk oem parts ????? recall needed?? I think so. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High pressure power steering hose leak.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle violently shook on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Sudden loss of power steering while backing. Could be very dangerouse in a parking lot or area where other vehicles or people are present.
Was informed by dealer at 36,000 inspection and oil change that power steering pressure hose had a leak and needed to be replaced. Vehicle 3 yrs old, lightly driven.
Took my vehicle for in for annual safety inspection. Failed due to leaking lower power steering hose. Unable to obtain replacement from Ford due to backorder - apparently this is a very common failure for this part in these vehicles. Ford stated that they won't have any available until 22 oct so I'm driving around with a failed vehicle safety sticker until then. Amazed that this occurred on a vehicle that's only 3 years old, and subjected to light duty the entire time. Vehicle no longer under warranty so will cost me $600 to replace (new hose is $200 alone!). This is my 5th and last Ford.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the high pressure hose for the power steering had a bad fitting on his vehicle. The dealer was notified and stated that the part was on back order. The vehicle had not yet experienced a failure, but the contact was very concerned about the safety of the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 85,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he was changing the oil and noticed that the power steering line was leaking. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to a mechanic for an inspection and they informed him that they could not obtain the necessary part because it was on back order. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was again informed that the part was on back order. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the contact that there were known issues for this failure, but the part was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford f150. Whenever the vehicle was driven over 70 mph the entire vehicle began vibrating. The dealer test drove the vehicle and were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 3,280.