2006 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 49
- 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 49 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Electric Power Assist System · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While approaching an intersection, about to make a right at the light, (i was driving about 20mph) on 12/24/12 (with my two children and husband in the truck) the vehicle beeps and it displays "engine safe mode...low oil pressure" then the power steering cuts off and the whole vehicle shut down! I am frantic at this point because i have no clue what is going on! I was in the middle of traffic and had to cut the car…
ODI 10491954
Steering
Power steering becomes 'hard'. Steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff and difficult to handle. Hard to turn. Choppy while turning and snaps back in increments instead of a smooth, easy return to center. Feels like manual steering then returns to power steering. Occurs at any speed, very dangerous at higher speeds. Makes the vehicle steer 'choppy' and unpredictable. Have stopped using the vehicle, causes a dangerous…
ODI 10434946
Steering
The steering shaft is siezihg causing the wheel not to center it self and steers hard . It does not self center after cornering. You can't tell if your wheel is turned on slippery roads . I called ford motor company and they told me it's not a safety issue . I'm a licensed mechanic and this hard steering would not pass a motor vehicle safety inspection in our shop.i think fomoco should fix this . As far as i'm aware…
ODI 10443875
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering shaft exhibited excessive rust, making the vehicle difficult to steer at all speeds. The contact cleaned and lubricated the steering shaft but the service only remedied the issue temporarily. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact called the manufacturer and offered the contact a new part to purchase. The contact did…
ODI 10542639
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel began to shake excessively. The contact also stated that there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was safely driven home, where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the steering shaft, center caps and the calipers needed to be replaced. The mechanic also…
Fire reported
ODI 10418360
Electric Power Assist System · Steering
Power steering failure, steering became hard at 10 and 2, replaced the ps pump, problem still exists but at 9 and 3 now, steering so hard while turning that it could cause a wreck. After reading online thinking now that it is in the steering shaft. Many people have had the same trouble and says they lubricated the part and it got better. I just don't want to wreck while driving with my 4 children. Would take it to…
ODI 10413475
Steering
Steering shaft assembly binding causing serious safety issue. Vehicle has 37,000 miles currently. I paid ford dealer to inspect the vehicle and they state the steering shaft assembly was "binding". It was reported that the part was on a "national backorder". When i contacted ford they would not assist with the repair, only make a note in "my file". Serious safety issue and the need for a recall needs to be…
ODI 10405792
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
This is the same thing that happens to mine as someone else had already posted.. Power steering becomes 'hard'. Steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff and difficult to handle. Hard to turn. Choppy while turning and snaps back in increments instead of a smooth, easy return to center. Feels like manual steering then returns to power steering. Occurs at any speed, very dangerous at higher speeds. Makes the vehicle steer…
ODI 10435562
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the power steering failed and seized. The contact then drove to his residence and added power steering fluid but the fluid leaked out of the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that the power steering was repaired. After several months, the power…
ODI 10454359
Steering
Sometime in february 2011 i noticed the steering in my 2006 ford f-150 to be getting very tight and extremely hard to steer. Sometimes it would get better others it was worse. When making a turn the steering wheel would never return on its own. I took the truck to the dealer i purchased vehicle for a new control module and explained my steering problem they flushed the fluid the vehicle seemed better for a week and…
ODI 10405403
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. While driving approximately 10-15 mph the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the vehicle was also difficult to drive. The failure had occurred for approximately 2 weeks. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer or a local mechanic. He called the manufacturer and was advised that there were no recalls and that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The…
ODI 10365309
Steering
Tl. The contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated the power steering malfunctioned causing damage to the rack and pinion. The contact stated while driving at 15 mph the vehicle becomes difficult to turn. The contact called the manufacturer and they informed the contact that the vehicle is out of warranty so there is nothing they can do. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer at this. The…
ODI 10353512
Steering
When driving vehicle at all different speeds, steering becomes difficult and wheel resists turning. After turn is made wheel does not return by itself but needs to be forced back with great resistance. Condition went away for a month but then returned in october of 2011, and has been difficult since. Very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10438916
Steering
Steering became very hard to turn. Would not center after turning, would lock on wet roads. I had to turn the steering wheel by hand to get it back to center. I checked to find the u joints on steering shaft where rusted so i lubed with oil. Steering became much better. I went to a local ford dealer they said there was no recalls and knew of no problems with the steering on the f150's. The ford dealer wanted me to…
ODI 10464614
Steering
LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *TR
ODI 10317700
Steering
Steering got hard, wouldn't return to center, nearly put truck into ditch after turning out of driveway.....thought power steering was inop...seems the coupli ng was seized up....dealer said it happens all the time...i believe this is a serious safety defect...it was covered under an extended warranty, but still cost me the deductible ,plus as it was failing , my driving probably seemed erratic to anyone viewing the…
ODI 10275602
Steering
2006 ford f-150, when making a turn while driving, the steering wheel gets very stiff, then loosens up every half turn, occasionally binding up to the point of not being able to steer at all. Upon inspection, found the steer shaft universal binds up. Has been greased several times, works fine for a week, and then starts binding up again. Requires great force to turn and avoid accidents in turns. If universal breaks,…
ODI 10268838
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. While making a turn at 10 mph, the vehicle slid forward. The momentum of the vehicle pushed forward, but the front wheel locked up and prevented it from turning. The dealer stated that this was a normal occurrence. The current mileage was 23,000 and failure mileage was 21,500. Updated 02-14-08. *kb
ODI 10215707
Rotor · Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving 50-70 mph, the steering wheel began to shake. The dealer recommended that the tires be replaced. The contact changed the tires, but the failure continued. He feels that the vehicle is very unsafe and difficult to drive. The current mileage was 29,190 and failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 01/05/2009 lj the consumer stated over the past 5 months he has experienced…
ODI 10249440
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Tires
Moderate to severe wheel vibration in steering since 2006. It remains unrepaired after several attempts by the dealership where vehicle was purchased. I'm now being told to "live" with the shimmy and it should be "expected". *tr
ODI 10238570
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle shook violently, and pulled to both the left and right. Excessive force was required to keep the vehicle moving straight. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer on 3 different occasions, where the dealer was unable to determine the problem.
ODI 10175814
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that at 395 miles, the passenger side front bumper was bent and the bed was aligned improperly. The ford dealer repaired the vehicle for free. The inside of the front tires had severe edge wear because of an issue with the alignment once again at 4,076 miles. The dealer performed a 4-wheel rotation and aligned the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back at…
ODI 10214093
Steering
2006 f-150 4x4 super crew tilt lever falls out while driving, has been replaced 5 times. *kb ***nar*** *jb
ODI 10160526
Steering · Tires
Steering wheel shimmies at 50-70mph. Have had tires rotated, tires replaced, front end aligned, brake rotors replaced still the shimmy is there and have been told that the big tires 18"rims 235/75 may partially been the problem. What? Why would ford use a tire that is too big? And cause the steering wheel to shake and shimmy. Have had an independent shop look at truck and can find nothing wrong, but i have never had…
ODI 10369948