2005 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 14 records
- power steering · 11 records
- steering shaft · 6 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
Experience i guess the they call it the death wobble. Makes my vehicle feel like it not me a ting to run right the steering is weird and can't get ford to check it out to see what's going on with it they say just get an alignment but that isn't helping
ODI 11307908
Service Brakes · Steering
While driving, my f150 without warning, died 3 times in 1/2 mile. Leaving me with no power steering, power brakes. Very dangerous. Nearly had a accident. Had 1/2 tank of gas. New battery. It did not give a code. I did get it started each time and was able to drive it home. Now i am afraid to drive it.
ODI 11129695
Steering
Steering gets very hard to turn. Have to "muscle" the steering back after a turn. Power steering rack failed. Ford motor co. Has a national back order on replacement parts. I think there's a problem.
ODI 10851426
Power Train · Steering
!. Vacuum advance control for four wheel drive gets wet, looses pressure and front wheels engage slightly, causing wheel hub damage. 2. Steering becomes hard, especially in cold weather. Hard to inspect steering shaft until it is disconnected from steering rack. Common problem with mid to late 2000's ford crown vic. Police vehicles. Come on ford, man up and make these problems a recall.
ODI 10870924
Steering
Driving vehicle have noticed when engine is idling, power steering is sometimes weak. Fluid is replaced every fall, as the steering pump has been a noisy one since the truck was new. Dealer suggested replacing fluid with synthetic. It worked then, so i replace it every year. Today, with steering at full left lock, the steering was stuck at that point. Moved wheel back and forth and it came loose. Have not been able…
ODI 10776514
Steering · Suspension
The lower ujoint on the steering column is freezing up from corrosion. In the past i had noticed it was getting harder to steer so i would spray the joints with penetrating oil and they would improve. Today the joints were so bad it was as if the power steering had given out, to the point i pulled over to check that i didn't blow a power steering hose. I will not let my wife drive this truck until the part is…
ODI 10691257
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
I just wanted to add my vehicle to the list of complaints about the differential. Mine makes noise and has made noise for quite some time. I thought it might be the tires or rotors. I found out that it was coming directly from the rear differential. Based on the complaints i have heard, i am pretty sure this is the same thing. The noise sounds like metal running on metal. I believe this should be something ford…
ODI 10682846
Steering
Corrosion of the u-joints on the lower steering shaft of my 2005 ford f150 (4.6 l) is causing the steering to malfunction. Steering will not return to center after turning, even at moderate speeds. The vehicle drives as if it has no power steering. Lubrication of these joints will remedy the problem for a period of a week or so, but the problem persists. This is a known design flaw that has been recalled in other…
ODI 10662067
Steering
I had problems steering my car for the last 3 weeks. I made an appointment and they replaced the shaft 8l3z-3b676-b. The service tech said the crown victoria had the same problem and part. Http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/ford-recalls-355000-vehicles-in-us-for-possible-steering-loss.html please do something, so other f150 owners will be warned, before they crash. The repair was over $400, but that might be cheaper…
ODI 10615123
Steering
Failure of the lower steering shaft causes vehicle to restrict correcting itself after a turn. Driver has to physically struggle to straighten the vehicle after turning. *tr
ODI 10534369
Steering
Turned to go around corner steering wheel would not turn back. Ended up on sidewalk. Very hard time to turn steering wheel back. My mechanic it was poor design of the lower steering shaft. *tr
ODI 10533360
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel failed and seized without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. *tr
ODI 10524102
Steering
During a recent required nys inspection, play was found in the lower u joint of the steering shaft. I was told by the mechanic doing the inspection that the joint had so much play in it that it could break causing loss of steering and vehicle control. The entire shaft was replaced. The ford dealership where the vehicle was purchased said to my amazement, it was possibly caused by the vehicle having too few miles on…
ODI 10512404
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact was driving 25 mph and attempting a turn when the steering wheel seized and could not be moved in any direction. The contact applied force to the steering wheel in order to continue driving. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering shaft u-joint was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem.…
ODI 10511074
Steering
The steering wheel on this 2005 is extremely loose at the top of the wheel and feels very unsecured as far as it being connected or secured underneath. It is also deteriorating greatly in that same area at the top of the wheel and never have seen this before. The reason i am so concerned about the safety of me and especially my family where we had a head-on collision and were very lucky to be alive. My wife has…
ODI 10572715
Steering
The truck loses its power steering capability after about 10-15min of driving down the road. If a turn needs to be made,the steering wheel freezes without notice, which causes panic; additionally, it rattles and clunks as it is manually maneuvered. It becomes necessary to quickly strong-arm the steering wheel, in hopes of forcibly completing the turn so that it doesn't go off the path possibly crashing into…
ODI 10470681
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired at the owner's expense, even though there was a recall issued for the similar defect under nhtsa campaign id number 11v107000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator…
ODI 10472002
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that fluid was leaking into a puddle under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the power steering lines were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired because…
ODI 10451588
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the pressure hose was loosing power steering fluid rapidly. The contact had taken the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the pressure hose had completely rotted. The dealer informed the contact that the part needed for repairs was on back order because the manufacturer had redesigned the part, but was not making it available as of yet. The vin was…
ODI 10439137
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Vehicle stalls out completely when coming to a stop and at highway speed. Vehicle goes into fail safe mode. Very hard to control vehicle. Vehicle can be restarted once put in park and shut off.
ODI 10422034
Steering
2005 ford f150 xlt 4x4 w/ 5.4 liter v8. Power steering pressure hose portion started leaking under support clamp, and almost emptied out the reservoir in about 2 weeks. Steering was notably harder which caused me to check fluid level. After repairing with aftermarket part, was told by dealer this is common on this vehicle. This truck has 53,000 miles, no accidents, never been abused in anyway that could have lead to…
ODI 10419251
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 ford f150 loses the ability to use the gas throttle. I can still steer and the engine, lights, air conditioning system, and brake system still work. The has happened about two dozen times starting in oct 2010 and still occurring as of december 2011. I have had to swerve across freeway lanes on several occasions. The wrench sign comes on in the dash. I am able to shut the vehicle off and it turns right back…
ODI 10440356
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. While driving approximately 45-50 mph, and attempting to drive around a curve the vehicle continued going straight and crashed into tree branches and mailboxes. The crash caused the vehicle's tie rod to brake. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The repair shop replaced the fender, fender emblem, windshield, sun roof glass, bug guard, left hand grill, upper bumper…
Crash reported
ODI 10340814
Steering
Loss of steering because of a leak in hydraulic hoses. Hose rotted out replaced hose and rack. Happened again 11/23/13 same conditioned but parts have not been available as of this date. *tr
ODI 10566686
Steering
Vibration in steering wheel and serious wobble in front end and can also feel under driver seat...the steering wheel wobbles left and right so bad sometimes that it can be nauseating. Dealership says there is not a problem...must be the tires. I have already changed full set of tires twice and no resolve. And new struts/shocks, new drive shaft and u-joints, several front end alignments and new ball joints, new…
ODI 10293581