2018 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- 34
- 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 34 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 23 records
- steering wheel · 19 records
- left right · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- stop start · 6 records
- auto stop · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
When vehicle is stopped and the auto start-stop is engaged, moving the vehicle steering wheel becomes very difficult. Upon releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle will start and begin to move forward however, the vehicle still is extremely difficult to steer. This difficulty will last for a few seconds until power steering is restored. This problem started intermittently but has now become a regular event.
ODI 11302429
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
HAVE NOISE WHEN OPORATING THE VEHICLE.
ODI 11300539
Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL IS COMING LOOSE.
ODI 11297828
Steering · Wheels
I performed a wheel alignment but the car is still going to one side if i let go of the steering this vehicle was involved in a car accident i dont feel safe because i cant keep the car in a straight line
ODI 11297164
Steering
The automatic start/stop function turns the truck "off" at a stop. When waiting to make a left turn across traffic and the engine has turned off and the wheel is engaged in a turning angle, the power steering does not turn back on as the engine turns back on. The result is a loss of power steering through the turn putting me in multiple situations where i have no power steering into oncoming traffic until it finally…
ODI 11297711
Steering
I purchased the used 2018 ford f150 platinum at lithia ford, boise id with 15k miles on it. Since the day i bought it the front end has been hard to keep on the road. I have taken this unit to the dealer twice now and they have had the unit 40 plus days trying to repair the steering issue. The truck will pull into a right or left by itself and is very unsafe at the dealership they verified the complaint and said the…
ODI 11301260
Engine · Power Train · Steering
1.) f150 supercab drifts erratically. Ford has aligned vehicle twice, but issue remains. Feels like truck is in a high-wind environment, but it is a calm day. Truck will veer off road unless extreme care is exercised. 2.) transmission lugs on acceleration, particularly @ 1100rpm and 38mph. 3.) hard "clunk/thump" sensation at low speeds, causing severe "whip-lash" action to occupants of vehicle. 4.)when taking slow…
1 injury
ODI 11307075
Steering
The steering wheel wanders or drifts slightly left or right on its own requiring excessive driver input to maintain a straight line. It can be alarming if you look down for a second to change a radio station or check a mirror and look back forward and notice you are drifting into another lane.
ODI 11280389
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning intermittently. While turning the vehicle at a traffic light, the power steering failed in mid turn and the vehicle drove into the opposite side of traffic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided phone numbers to dealers to have the vehicle serviced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was…
ODI 11278323
Steering · Unknown Or Other
The key in the ignition alarm was constatntly sounding after the truck was shut off, after the key was removed. The dealer said it was a short in the ignition switch. This is a new 2018 truck what the heck is going on with ford?
ODI 11220152
Steering
While driving the the electronic power steering system faulted and steer ability diminished greatly. There was no warning. It quit working. I was traveling at a low speed and was able to maintain control.
ODI 11205419
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. The contact stated that the auto start and auto stop features caused the engine to shut off while traveling 3 mph around a curve. The failure also caused the power steering to seize. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000. *tt*jb
ODI 11197337
Steering
STEERING PROBLEM
ODI 11203576
Steering
My 2018 f150 raptor has a vague steering feel and occasionally the truck will auto over correct the steering when trying to compensate for wind and weather. The alignment has been checked multiple times by both the dealership and independent shops and verified as correct. The steering when center will occasionally drift to one side or the other, also happens when cornering. It feels as though it's constantly windy…
ODI 11217853
Steering
Auto start/stop creates a hazard while turning. For example, while turning left at a controlled intersection and waiting for oncoming traffic, truck shuts off. Upon restart, there is noticeable lag in power steering which effect the ability to turn. No ability to turn auto stop/start off permanently without voiding warranty. Crash stats prove left turning movements at intersections carry significantly high risk.…
ODI 11189992
Steering
Truck pulls to the left, pulls to the right, steering wheel binds, steering goes against itself, pulsations in the steering. Truck is hard to drive. The truck has driven me off the road. The truck has had 3 alignments, steering gear has been replaced, technical service bulletin performed on power steering control module. 2 weeks after it had alignment and tsb performed, ford engineer confirmed steering problem. Ford…
ODI 11186840
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. Due to the auto stop/start feature installed on the vehicle, there was a delay in the power steering feature when attempting to make a right turn. Keller ford inc (located at [redacted] nw, grand rapids, mi 49544, [redacted]) was contacted. The manufacturer was also informed of the failure and provided case number: cas-17380347-f3k9t3. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.
ODI 11186753
Steering
My truck has had 3 alignments, replacement of steering gear, program update on power steering control module, steering wheel moved, and tires that have failed tread test, and i have filed complaints on this nhtsa website for same steering issues which are: (and ford engineer comfirmed) pulls left and pulls right, binds, steering fights against itself and still after all the work and trips to dealership the truck is…
ODI 11190528
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. When approaching a stop or making a right or left turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact cracked his elbow while attempting to turn the steering wheel. Medical attention was not received. The contact had to use more force than usual to turn and steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to other unknown dealers and serviced five times, but each repair failed. The vehicle…
1 injury
ODI 11228674
Steering
The truck has been to the dealership 4 times now for a small grinding noise and hard steering. The original thought was the transmission module. After a 1 month backorder on the part, the grinding noise went away, but the steering still felt stiff. It was as if the steering wheel was fighting me to go back to center. While driving straight, the truck lunges left or right depending on the most previous turn i…
ODI 11191389
Steering
Truck instantly pulls to the right, when steering wheel is straight, the truck drives immediately to the left, the steering wheel binds and will drive itself to the left, impulses in the steering wheel. Truck hus been to dealership 4 times for steering defect. Dealership has replaced steering gear, 2 alignments, balanced rotated tires, adjust air pressure. Dealership told me that i am wasting their time on "warranty…
ODI 11179960
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. While driving 3 mph and approaching a stop sign, the automatic engine shut off engaged when the brake pedal was released. Upon releasing the brake pedal, the steering wheel suddenly seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,459. The vin was not available.
ODI 11166554
Power Train · Steering
The steering constantly pulls to the left and pulls to the right. The steering has impulses that are felt in the steering during normal driving. The steering wheel oscillates and attempts to make steering corrections at any speed. The steering wheel will remain turned in one direction. For example, driving through a curve going left, hands can be removed from steering wheel and steering wheel will lock itself in…
ODI 11170881
Steering
The steering of my 2018 f150 is sticking in places and has to be manually pulled out of the position. It has almost caused 3 head on collisions to date. Ford has had an opportunity to look at and address the issue, but informed me that that is just the way their new power steering works. They said they will continue to look at it, but there is nothing that can really be done to address it. Ford case number…
ODI 11190622
Steering
Vehicle equipped with auto stop start feature. When engine shuts off the electrically operated power steering also shuts off. Releasing the brake pedal restarts engine but power steering does not return for approximately 1-2 seconds. I've owned this truck since new. I currently have a little over 700 miles on the vehicle. Three times since purchasing the vehicle i have been making a left turn from a busy highway…
ODI 11161853