Ford F-150 owners have reported 19 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the F-150.
Without notice the power steering let go on my truck resulting in the unit leaking out 6 bottles were replaced in the reservoir and continued to leak onto the ground.
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While driving and without warning lost steering control. Dealer notified.
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all problems of the 1997 Ford F-150
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While driving, the vehicle lost power steering. There was also a squeaking noise in the steering column.
While driving and without warning lost steering control and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Drove vehicle 60 miles to airport and worked just fine. Returned to vehicle one hour later and started it up. Heard rattling noise from under the hood. Put vehicle in reverse and there was almost zero movement in steering wheel. Was not able to drive vehicle and to have it towed. If this were to happen while driving it could have catastrophic results. Wish to urge manufacturer to reimburse since warranty no longer applies. Vehicle was well maintained and should not have failed at this point in it's life cycle.
Steering failed while driving 20 mph. Consumer was unable to turn wheel.
No summary.
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While driving at 6-7 mph, heard a large bang, and lost steering and vehicle went onto the sidewalk. The vehicle was towed to dealer, and they stated the bolts on the power steering gear sheared off. Dealer replaced the parts with no investigation of the cause or if it will happen again.
Steering failed.
Steering shakes and makes noise when turning or when vehicle hits a bump.
Power steering failed.
Steering out of alignment, causing front end to pull. Qcaw.
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Steering failure, four repair attempts, problem continues.
While driving on wet road conditions vehicle loses all steering power. Making steering extremely difficult. The problem was reported to the manufactue/dealership. The problem has not been adressed. Please provide any further information.
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While making right or left turns steering wheel becomes hard to turn due to power steering.
Consumer complained about steering problem. While driving about 76 mph vehicle inadvertently changed lanes. Driver turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction, and vehicle felt like it was going to roll over. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealership, and traded it after only 10 days of ownership.
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While making a left turn the power steering failed, causing complete loss of steering control. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving 25 mph lost steering which resulted in a collision. Mechanic stated cause of collision was that power steering broke.
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Steering veers to the right.