Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 05923 | 06/07/2005 | 10017937 | Steering column rattle/clunking while driving over rough surfaces and when turning the steering wheel. *tt | 12/07/2005 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 07213 | 10/01/2007 | 10023854 | High pressure power steering line seepage-cold climates only (excluding heritage f-150). *nj | 02/06/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 07/10/2012 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/10/2012 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. 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 an authorized dealer and repaired at the owner | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 116000 | 1 | |
| 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 something or someone. ford has issued a tsb #05-9-23 pertaining to this issue. why is a mechanical problem that can be so dangerous to the driver, passengers and others not identified as a recall vs. a tsb? *tr | |||
| 08/14/2012 | 116000 | ||
| 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 manuevered. 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 something or someone. ford has issued a tsb #05-9-23 pertaining to this issue. why is a mechanical problem that can be so dangerous to the driver, passengers and others not identified as a recall vs. a tsb? | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 248000 | ||
| 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 the necessary parts were on back order. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 248,000. kmj | |||
| 02/01/2012 | 248000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and he noticed that fluid was forming a puddle underneath. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering lines were leaking. the vehicle was not repaired because the necessary parts were on back order. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 248,000. sm. | |||
| 07/26/2005 | 10 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently while driving on the highway. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 76,000. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| 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 not available. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 64000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact stated the pressure hose is rapidly loosing power steering fluid. the contact had taken the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the pressure hose had rooted through. the dealer informed the contact that the part was on back order because the manufacturer had redesigned the part, but was not making it available. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.rl | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 97503 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 53000 | ||
| 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 this failure. it appears road grit cause the hose to fail by getting in the clamp and wearing into the rubber coating. it is very hard to see any damage. the part should last | |||
| 10/10/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 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 rotors, and many rebalancings.... cannot find problem to fix. this feels dangerous as it requires a two fisted grip and it comes and goes...when steering wheel is not having palsy attack, vibration can be felt under driver's seat and under feet. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2008 | 45000 | 1 | 03/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. while driving 45-55 mph, the vehicle experiences moderate to severe shaking. the road conditions are not a factor. the shaking is so severe that the contact has to stop the vehicle. the brakes, brake pads, and rotors were changed, but that has not remedied the failure. the windshield wipers also raised away from the windshield when the shaking occurred. when the contact shut off the engine and restarted the vehicle, the shaking stopped. all four of the tires were replaced. the dealer disassembled and rebuilt the emergency brake, which was dragging and wore out the lining. the approximate failure and current mileages were 45,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem was intermittent. updated 09/12/08. *jb | |||
| 04/27/2008 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I just bought a 2005 ford f150 and everytime you ride on the highway between 65 and 75 miles per hour the steering wheel shakes very bad. its real annoying that no one seems to know what it is or how to fix it. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2006 | 9500 | 3 | 03/10/2005 |
| I had about 9500 miles on my 2005 f150 when the alignment needed repair. i had it aligned at a local dealer, and they couldn't get my steering wheel straight with the road. had taken back several times, and they still could not fix the problem. truck still has a hard pull to the left when steering wheel is straightened out. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2006 | 17000 | 1 | 03/11/2005 |
| Popping from rear-end at slow speeds and shuttering at down shift on highway. local dealer said rear pinion gear out of alignment, and clutch packs were bad they had to order parts to fix the problems. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/03/2008 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. the contact took his vehicle to have it repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 08v208000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). after the repair, the technician informed him that he needed to have the tie rods replaced at the cost of $288. the contact has not had the tie rods replaced. the manufacturer would only assume partial financial responsibility for the repairs. the failure and current mileages were 33,000. updated 09/17/08. *lj the consumer complained of a shimmy in the steering wheel while driving. updated 09/25/08. *jb | |||