Power Steering Pump problems of the 2012 Ford F-150

Theory - vehicle manufacturers can simulate or induce failure of various parts/systems through the computer programming systems that run vehicles causing vehicle owners to make unneeded repairs which creates demand for parts and labor throughout the dealership network. My vehicle has had the following issues arise after the warranty expired. 1) dashboard display of gear vehicle is operating in stopped illuminating 2) windshield wiper stays on lowest intermittent setting after wiper is turned off 3) vehicle makes noise for 5-10 seconds following ignition during which brake pedal is soft. 4) sound of grinding/scraping from the front end 5) power steering is stiff during low speed turns my response to these situations were/are as follows: 1) checked the fuses - everything was good there. Several months later the display illuminated and has stayed illuminated ever since. 2) the local dealership recommended replacing a $100 part - I continued to switch the wipers on and off until wipers stayed off. Situation still requires on/off switching sometimes but has improved over time 3) the local dealership recommended replacement of a $400 brake vacuum pump. I continued to wait for brake pedal to firm before operating the vehicle and the situation resolved to normal presently. That is to say there is no problem with the brakes. 4) took the vehicle in for service and incurred a $700+ charge for iwes system. Dealership said the check valves had stuck open and dirt and dust had entered the system requiring replacement of parts 5) this is the latest issue with the vehicle. It only happens when turning after a stop and doesn't happen every day. I suspect it will resolve itself overtime if my theory as stated at the top is correct.

For 8-12 months every time I turned the steering wheel all the way to the right the system emitted a loud squeak like a pneumatic p[inch. I mentioned this at my last two oil changes with no response. . It proceeded to get worse making the same noise when turning the wheel fully either direction and became stiff to turn while driving. . I finally showed the service agent the issue and he had not seen this before?? the power steering actually gave out right there at the dealership and they ended up replacing the "ps module, gear asy-steering, core and fixed a water pump leak that was undetectable (nothing leaking as far as I could tell). $4k repair bill and the truck was at 67k miles. Rediculous.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at a low speeds and making a right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that a water leak had caused wiring damage which might have caused the failure. The water pump was replaced but the vehicle later experienced the same failure. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.