Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 54120 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. the contact stated that power steering fluid spilled throughout the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the cooling tube needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the delay was a supply issue and that they were trying out a new part. the failure was 54,120 and the current mileage was 55,000.pmb | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 54120 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. the contact stated that power steering fluid spilled throughout the engine. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the cooling tube needed to be replaced, but that it was on back order. the manufactrer stated that the delay is a supply issue and that the manufacturer is trying out a new part. the contact was told they were number 376 on the list. the failure was 54,120 and the current mileage was 55,000.rl | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 42100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. the contact stated that while traveling 40 mph the steering wheel seized while making a turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic confirmed that the steering shaft and universal joint needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,100 and the current mileage was 42,220. pmb | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 42100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. the contact stated while traveling 40 mph the steering wheel seized while making a turn. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the mechanic confirmed the steering shaft needed to be replaced and universal joint. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,100. and the current mileage was 42,220. rds | |||
| 12/08/2010 | 27000 | ||
| Bought a 2008 ford f150 from a so called reputible dealer. had issues after the first couple of months with a vibration took vehicle back to dealer ran a diagnostics check on it, they said nothing is wrong. two years later problem has escalated where truck vibrates so bad that it spills a can of soda. ford now says no warranty left on vehicle and we have to pay for fixing. it was under warranty two years ago when problem arised. i am very unhappy with the dealership and ford itself. i am thinking about filing a law suit against ford if the problem is not rectified. | |||
| 09/04/2011 | 10000 | ||
| While driving on interstate, truck self engaged in 4x4, but only driver side wheel locked causing severe pull towards left side. almost lost control. dealership has replaced all components twice now and the problem is intermittent. | |||
| 04/22/2011 | 33612 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford f150 super cab. the contact stated the steering vinyl cover is defected the cover separated from the steering. the manufacturer would not assist with the repair, because the vehicle warranty expired. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 33,612 and the current mileage was 37,171. li | |||
| 02/17/2011 | 30000 | ||
| On my wife's 2008 f150 quad cab truck at 37000 miles, i notice that the tires on the front of the truck where wearing on the inside, so with a trip planed for florida, i set up for our local dealer to do an alignment. she drop off her truck at the service department and went on her way, within 30 mintues she got a call from the service manager. he informed her that the upper ball joints would need to be replaced. the dealer said that since the trucks warranty (the truck has 38000 miles on it) had ran out they could not replace the loose ball joints. but they put a new set of tires on and charged us for an alignment. this truck has never been off road and it never indicated that there was a problem with the front end at all. i have been to florida twice. and i have owned 19 different fords in my 55 years, 12 of these veichels were purchased new, three were 4x4 with large tires and most had over a 100,000 miles, and i have never had to change a ball joint or any part of the front end steering parts. i am not doing a commerical for ford , i just want ford to repair my truck, i am in the same boat as everyone else, no money!!! | |||
| 08/21/2010 | 31000 | ||
| I was changing the oil in my 2008 f150 60th anniversary edition truck and noticed that my steering stops were worn. i turned on my truck to see if my wheels, when turned all the way to either side if they were touching the steering stops. and they were! the problem with this is the aluminum steering bracket is eventually going to crack if the racking pinion isn't ajusted properly on the truck. this is a new truck with only 31,000 miles 2wd, and has never been off road. | |||
| 01/04/2009 | 2000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. while driving between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle vibrated excessively. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. however, the dealer replaced the driveshaft and universal joints. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures. in addition, the transmission was replaced and four new tires were mounted on the vehicle. the vehicle was at the dealer for nine weeks, but the failures persist. the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repair. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 6,500. | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 19000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. the contact stated that when the tires are cold, the steering shakes. the steering operates properly when the tires are warm. the dealer stated that the failure is normal due to the soft compound of the tire and would not make any repairs. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 19,000. | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 12/04/2007 | 4000 | 2 | 12/04/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. the contact stated that the steering column would not raise up or down. the steering column was replaced, but the tilt feature on the steering wheel still would not work. the dealer was unable to receive the parts for the remedy and stated that there were no recalls. the failure and current mileages were 4,000. updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/19/08 *tr | |||