2010 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 17 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
- steering fluid · 5 records
- steering shaft · 4 records
- stalled able · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I see a lot a ford f150 owners after 80,000 miles having trouble with the steering joint in their trucks the steering starts sticking and steering gets very hard. It's just not my truck lots of owners are having the same problem.
ODI 11185621
Steering
The steering got vary tight on the highway. Then i got off the highway and pulled into a parking lot. Suddenly the steering wheel broke while entering the parking lot.i could move the steering wheel. But it was not turning the tires. Thankfully i was in a parking lot and not on the highway which i had just left. If i was on the highway i would not be writing this complaint. Because i would be in the hospital or dead!
ODI 11174320
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
11/29/18 will be the 6th time my engine shut off when coming to a stop and making a turn. Other 5 incidents were about 3 years ago. Each occasion, slowing down to a stop, engine shuts off while making a turn, and i put it in neutral while pressing brakes, starts up, and i keep going down the road. 122k miles, love the truck but this has me very concerned for my family riding in the truck. I looked up any recalls but…
ODI 11154907
Steering
Steering gets hard and easy when driving seems dangerous?? Or setting turning different speeds
ODI 11154450
Steering
Steering gets easy and hard when it's warm (75+) not power steering pump. Rpms have no impact. Not steering shaft, power steering pump, power steering fluid, ball joints steering rack... Mechanics are at a loss. About 33,000 miles.
ODI 11129692
Steering
While driving my vehicle, the steering became so heavy that i was barely able to make the turn and was almost hit head on by a vehicle on a two lane highway where the speed limit is 55. After doing some research, this apparently is a common problem in this vehicle. I had it repaired and the bill was over $600.00. There should be a recall initiated by ford motor company before someone gets killed when their power…
ODI 11130059
Steering
Power steering cuts. This lariat f150 2010 vehicle has 115000 miles on the engine. This happens infrequently. It can be the first start in the morning or a restart after the vehicle has run for hours. Always happens on a restart, not while the vehicle is running.
ODI 11115744
Steering
The steering shaft has two u joints, the one closest to the exhaust manifold siezed up making it almost impossible to steer, very dangerous when pulling a camper at highway speed to say the lease. I had it fixed by a ford mechanic (part was 300 bucks alone) and he said it is very common on them. I noticed a recall on the crown victorias for the same issue on the police models. Why is there not recall on the f 150?
ODI 11142808
Steering
Steering effort is hard then easy then hard as steering is turned. Hard to turn when parking. Steering shaft u joint is bad.
ODI 11110482
Engine · Steering
When slowing down (at an intersection for example) to make a turn the vehicle dies and makes it very, very difficult to turn because the power steering does not work. I have almost gotten into two accidents because of not being able to stay in my lane during the turn. I have never seen a truck so difficult to turn when the engine is not running. Additionally, the truck will not start after fueling. I had the truck…
ODI 11110563
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to jarrett scott ford (2000 e baker st, plant city, fl 33563, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering rod had fractured and separated from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 11066580
Steering
Steering column broke at steering wheel knuckle leaving it unable to steer. Made with cheap plastic causing wreck. I was on a country rd were i veered into a bridge column
Crash reported
ODI 11081735
Steering
I own a 2010 ford f-150 fx4 4x4 5.4l pick up. The intermediate steering shaft was binding up, causing a heavy steering condition, steering not returning to center after turning and a binding condition. The part was replaced at approximately 36k miles by washington ford in washington pa. Approx 2 years have passed and at 63k miles experiencing the same conditions with ford replacement part. Took the vehicle back to…
ODI 10986028
Steering
In 10/2016, my steering fluid began leaking and it was determined that my steering rack was faulty. As ford did not have this part available, i was forced to accept an inferior after-market part and incurred a whooping bill of $1,400 for the first repair! As of today, 1/18/2018, my truck is back at the ford garage for replacement of my 6th after-market part which also leaked after installation. I was informed in…
ODI 11063597
Steering · Universal Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving 15-20 mph around a corner or over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise in the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morlan shell ford inc, [redacted], west plains, mo 65775, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the springs, universal joint, and bushing needed to be…
ODI 11123831
Engine · Steering
Bought new in april 2010, ford xlt150. Now at 73k mi. Last two weeks. Could not start twice after filling up. Had to keep flooring vehicle to crank over.hi performance battery is two mths old. Died at red light three times. Died at yield sign twice.died at bank atm once. Lost steering control when engine died coming out of yield sign. Luckily hit no one.took it to ford dealership,asked about recall notice or if…
ODI 10845891
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
2010 ford f150 stalls when going slow, and turning left. The oil light came on and i lost all power i had to put in park and restart. Took about 5 tries for the truck to restart. It did the same thing again about five minutes later while making another left turn. Also, died when i was sitting at a light preparing to turn right.
ODI 10836352
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I live in a metropolitan area where there is always a high volume of traffic and losing power of a vehicle is a dangerous situation. Driving in 5:00 rush hour traffic and accelerating from a red light when my ford truck entered into a "limp home" mode (wrench icon and oil lamp appeared) it stalled out. I was able to coast into a parking lot even though i had no power steering or brakes. Eventually, i was able to…
ODI 10734097
Engine · Steering
While slowing for a stop engine shut down. No engine lights or warnings were displayed. Steering locked up. Truck restarted with no problem. Very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10694341
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Leaving red light, truck stalled. Oil light came on, lost power steering, brake. Was able to coast at an angle to the side. Could have caused an accident or traffic jam. Put truck in park, waited a minute, turned back on and gave it gas. Ran fine after that. Took to dealership next day. They said would not be any way to know what happened without pulling engine apart. Suggested multi point inspection and tune up.…
ODI 10669181
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle hesitated to stop and the power steering failed. The vehicle stalled, but was able to immediately be restarted. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
ODI 10639926
Air Bags · Steering
I was involved in a low-speed 45 miles a hour front end collision. I was in a ford f-150 4 door 2-wheel drive. My seat belt worked great. The air bag went off but did not hit me in the face. The front of the truck was crushed badly but with no fluid leaks. After the wrecker pull my front bumper free from my front tires i was able to drive the truck back home about 100 miles. All system worked great. The truck showed…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10549662
Steering
I started my truck on a cold morning and no more then 10 seconds after i started it my power steering line exploded off and power steering fluid went every where. Since march of 2013 it has come off two more times december 2013 and january 2014. I've looked at other f-150 motors and we have the same set up, so i'm not sure why mine keep exploding off. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…
ODI 10561512
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While breaking to make right hand turn engine stalled. First indication was truck was impossible to steer. I was able to stop truck in the middle of the intersection. At a higher speed this would have been deadly. Ford dealer claimed to have never heard of the problem even though an internet search shows thousands of such incidents, many of them reported to this agency. Dealer was unable to find a cause, although…
ODI 10483462
Steering
Discovered power steering out of fluid- refilled and noticed it runs out every day- took to dealer and discovered bad hose- on backorder for two months- have to refill every day and pray that it doesn't fail me going down the road- steering loss is not a good thing in my book- this is a two year old truck and the lack of parts is a serious problem to me as i have to drive the truck daily- *tr
ODI 10481354