2007 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 10 records
- steering shaft · 8 records
- power steering · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- turn steering · 4 records
- steering fluid · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving various speeds and without depressing the accelerator or brake pedals, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated as the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine revved. The contact stated that the failures also occurred while making a left turn and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to make the left turn. The brake pedal was depressed…
ODI 11073964
Steering
Steering binds so tightly when vehicle is in motion that it takes significant force to turn wheel. Once wheel gets past and free of the binding position it travels too far creating a need for a steering correction. I believe that the two piece steering shaft and the two universal joints are worn and causing the problem. It feels like you have lost power steering, however not the case. As the power steering fluid is…
ODI 10995797
Steering
While attempting to turn left (across oncoming traffic lanes) the steering wheel seized after rotating only a few degrees. This was sudden and abrupt with no prior symptoms. Substantial force was applied in an attempt to continue the turn. The steering wheel became free and rotated a few more degrees before seizing again. As before, substantial pressure was applied and i believe some back rotation (wiggling) was…
ODI 10818599
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
ODI 10817685
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
While driving on a new york interstate at approximately 60 mph in a snow storm, my truck started to miss. It then slowed down and shut off. I did not have enough time to make it to the side of the road. A truck stopped and i had him push my truck to the side of the road, causing me to have damage to my truck. Found out that the fuel pump driver module failed. It is located above the spare tire and due to a design…
ODI 10684179
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Vehicle has stopped running going down the road several times. It does this unexpectedly, and i let it coast to the shoulder and it cranks up. I drove it to the local dealer, and they could not find a problem. It now sits in my driveway, because it is unsafe to drive it in traffic. I never intend to buy another ford.
ODI 10725126
Steering
Noted power steering fluid leakage over period of time. Eventually fluid completely leaked out. Ford garage told me that steering rack and hoses needed replaced due to extensive corrosion from slurry used on roads in ohio. Was told no preventive measures would have avoided the problem which was inevitable. Repair costs were 1900 dollars. Complaint is that i contend that inferior materials were used for lines. This…
ODI 10644731
Steering
I was just leaving a business. As i was pulling out of the parking lot my steering had gotten very stiff and would not go back to center after turning a corner. It was a little scary because i had [redacted] and get back home. Out of the blue this happened. I have had no problem before this!!! *tr
ODI 10638248
Steering
While traveling from nys to nj, i noticed that it became harder to steer the truck as the trip progressed. While on 80e in nj it became so severe that to change lanes and take an off ramp took all the strength i could muster. I knew it wasn't my power steering pump because i continued to lose range of steering motion in the steering wheel. I limped the truck to a gas station in denville nj. Fluid level was ok, belt…
ODI 10633476
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the universal steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 10/22/14*lj
ODI 10631846
Steering
Was driving on the highway went to change lanes and steering felt really tight could barely turn the steering wheel. Pulled over and checked it out steering fluid was good. Was really hard to steer and made it hm. Checked out forum and decided to spray wd40 on turn buckles on steering shaft it started turning easy again. Will see if it last. Have a friend who works for the city as a mechanic and they said ford sent…
ODI 10626466
Steering
Steering column shaft has 2 universal joints in it. The joints are non serviceable and seized up due to corrosion. The truck became almost impossible to steer and the steering column would not return when going around a corner. Very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10609284
Pinion Shaft · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving various speeds the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced and the steering fluids needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10588288
Steering
I had the pump, rack and pinion replaced and the sensor. After all this was replaced some time later the steering got tight . I took it back the mechanic thought i had another problem. He sprayed a lubricant on both universals on the steering shaft. When it gets tight again i will go and saturate these two universals with a spray lubricant. *tr
ODI 10650476
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would leak power steering fluid without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the power steering lines had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 11/29/13*lj the vehicle was repaired…
ODI 10547280
Steering
The vehicles steering shaft is corroded and locks up when turning, causing a safety hazard. Ford has recalled the steering shafts on their crown vics, grand marquis and town cars. I fear that ford used the same design and material for the steering shafts on the f150's, which would create a heck of a lot more damage, injury and/or death if one were to loose the ability to steer the vehicle. Steering is jumpy and…
ODI 10546731
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
While driving at 35mph or less the driver side front hub assembly may emit an intermitent grinding noise as if the hub is trying to lock into four wheel drive. Grinding noise stops when vehicle is slowed to 15mph or less. Sometimes full stop is needed to cease grinding noise. When noise stop a jerk can be felt as if the hub locks back into its place. Took vehicle to ford dealership and they recommended bringing…
ODI 10904621
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f150. While attempting to make a left turn, the contact stated that the steering wheel violently jerked and pulled the vehicle to the right, which caused him to crash into a fence. The contact sustained a large cut on his forearm, whiplash, knot on the head, and a broken finger. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they inspected the vehicle and confirmed…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10407262
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. The contact lost steering of the vehicle and crashed into a curve and a fence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front passenger side tie rod was found to be fractured and the cause of the crash. The contact was advised that the steering column was fractured when the contact crashed into the curve. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10430242
Steering
Having problems with the steering, i have had it back to the dealership 2 times in 6 months. They have replaced 2 other parts, but i am still having the same problem with the steering. *tr
ODI 10436512
Steering
The steering wheel turns about an eighth of a turn and sticks,you force it through that and you get about another eighth turn...doesn't matter witch way your turning. *tr
ODI 10459011
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. While traveling 55 mph in rainy conditions, the vehicle struck a water puddle. The contact lost control and the vehicle began to move sideways. He regained control and was able to drive home. This situation has previously occurred, but is worse when the roads are wet. The contact has taken the vehicle to two different dealers and neither one can determine the cause of failure.…
ODI 10191726