Steering problems

Steering: Set of mechanisms that allow us to maneuver the car.
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Steering column will not unlock how to fix

Ford F-150 2006 5.3 150000 miles
The steering column will not unlock with the key how do you change it
Rabbit from United States 9 months ago  
RA

Steering becomes tight

Ford F-150 2015 3.5 50000 miles
When wrench light comes on the steering becomes tighter and wrench light stays on. I don’t lose power except cruise control will shut off if I have it on. Wrench light goes away if I shut truck off for a bit.
Ford2705 from United States 5 years ago  
FO
3 reports 

Steering problem

Ford F-150 2015  45000 miles
Since new, a very intermittent problem with steering. In a very slight left turn and left only, the steering sticks and doesn't return to center unless forced. The steering angle is 1 to 2 degrees when this occurs. Dealership can never duplicate the problem.
Hank from United States 6 years ago  
HA
8 reports 

Truck will not start, unless steering wheel is in the lowest position SolvedSolved

Ford F-150 2010 5.4l  59000 miles
Unless I tilt my steering wheel down to the lowest position my truck will not start. I turn the key all gauges light up as normal, it will not crank. I lower the the steering wheel and it starts, no problem
Lovey from Canada 7 years ago  
LO
6 reports 
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Mustang Shane from United States 7 years ago
Sounds like an issue with your shifter. Is it wobbly/loose? There are two torx head bolts that hold it on the column, and if those are loose you can experience the symptoms you have right now.
Louis from Canada 6 years ago
Had similar problem, turned out to be frayed wires from using the tilt steering over and over for 6yrs
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Hazards/turn signals not working

Ford F-150 1998 F150 190000 miles
I can't get my hazards or turn signals to work. I've replaced the flasher relay under the dash and the 20 amp fuse is still good. All the blind are good. Still doesn't work. So now I'm looking at the turn signal/flasher switch on the steering column. Has anyone ever heard of one going bad? It's over 90$, so I wanna be sure. I've haven't blown a fuse yet for this.
Jeffrey T. from United States 8 years ago  
JE
6 reports 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Yes, indeed, I've heard (and read) of many people that had this problem and it got fixed after changing the flasher module. You should be able to get one for less than 20 bucks. I hope it fixes your problem as well! Let me know if it does, so that I can count one more on the list ;)
Lbhe from United States 6 years ago
I’ve replace relay , checked fuse, still no turn signals. They work time to time. Any suggestions
2wrench from United States 4 years ago
I had a weird situation where the right turn signal to a trailer hooked to my 2003 F150 would not work. I found it was a bad small fuse in the plastic fuse cabinet under the hood. That cabinet is a bear to open, but it swings up pulling from the fire wall side of the truck. Feel to the left rear corner as you look at it. A mirror was helpful to see what I had to pull. Inside at the top was a fuse creamish/clearish in color with the number 2 on it. Replaced it. Right turn signal works. Go figure, but that was the problem. I would note my left turn signal on the trailer worked fine.
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Horn stopped working

Ford F-150 2013 F150  65700 miles
Horn does not work from steering wheel and when alarm is set. Fuse is good.
Chris from United States 4 years ago  
CH
24 reports 
Draves from United States 3 years ago
The same exact thing happens to my 2013, any fixes?
Ben85 from United States a year ago
Horn not working, fuse good, alarm not working either.
Joe laundry from United States a year ago
Did anyone find the solution?
GdoubleG from United States 10 days ago
The horn not working on the wheel, was it ever rectified as to how to solve the problem? My horn does not work also on my 2000 Ford F150
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Oil pressure

Ford F-150 2005 lariot  79800 miles
We just purchased the Ford f150 just last week. Not even a week with it today, driving back home drops to zero in oil, turns off, hand wheel gets stuck and says oil pressure is low. How is it low if I barely got the truck? I feel like I was riped off. Good thing is I got the warranty for it.
yo dady from United States 8 years ago  
YO
1 report 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Does this get (temporarily) solved when you turn the truck off and on? What does the gauge read in that case?
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Did you check the oil level manually?
Jeff42 from United States 8 years ago
What year And engine? My 2015 2.7 v6 just blew with 3600 miles on it after owning it for 2 1/2 months. Ford can't tell me why the oil pump failed all of a sudden but it seems to be becoming more of a common issue
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Power steering assist fault

Ford F-150 2016  43000 miles
Can't turn steering wheel at all
Cubbie from United States 3 years ago  
CU
7 reports 
Ryan from Canada 3 years ago
2016 f150 54,537 km power steering comes and goes... but steering is hard
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Rear wheels vibrate and feel as if they're braking

Ford F-150 2005  100000 miles
Around 15 minutes after starting my truck, when turning around slowly or reversing, the rear wheels vibrate and feel as if they were stuck or braking. It does the same if I'm going uphill, and it's easy to notice how they vibrate and "jump" around. The cardan, differential, brakes and discs were checked, but the problem is still there.
dea from United States 9 years ago  
DE
5 reports 
christy from United States 9 years ago
I have a similar problem, when the truck warms up the reverse starts shaking, I don't know what it could be since there are no broken sensors
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Steering wheel

Ford F-150 2017 5.0 92982 miles
Tight steering wheel when turning
Keato from United States 4 months ago  
KE
1 report 
Keato from United States 4 months ago
Trying to fix expensive part rack and pinion
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Sync display

Ford F-150 2015 truck 126000 miles
Sync display resets randomly also some steering wheel buttons don't work or do something other than what they are supposed too
Robin from United States a year ago  
RO
2 reports 
Johnspats from United States a year ago
I seem to be having very similar issues. I have a 2015 F150 with about 70,000 miles. Not sure if it's a computer chip or motherboard problem. The truck itself runs fine I've kept up on the service the best I can. There is one issue that I've had with the truck since I got it but has never caused a problem. What is the best coarse of action to find out what is happening and if it is computer related what can I expect to pay for any repair and how will I know I'm not getting taken.
Thank You
John H
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Anti theft

Ford F-150 2002 4.6 112456 miles
Someone tried to steal it busted the steering column an ignition out theft light flashing then goes out I get one flash then pause for a second then two flashes what is that code
curly from United States 2 years ago  
CU
2 reports 
Shrews from United States a year ago
Did you fig out the problem my 98 is doing the exactly same thing I can not fig it out.
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No hi beam lights

Ford F-150 2003 King Ranch crewcab,4x4,5.4ci 195000 miles
Hi beam just quit. I've changed bulbs, put in new multi function switch, checked all fuses, and checked all connections alond steering column,under dash, ect. What else could be causing this problem?
John from United States 8 years ago  
JO
3 reports 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
Low beams work? Are you sure all your fuses are working properly? It could be a problem with the wiring, or fuse 30. Let me know if you find it!
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Noise when accelerating hard, but not while doing it slowly

Ford F-150 2007  10000 miles
When I accelerate a little hard there is a thumping noise, but there is none if I do it slowly. I already changed the bracket where the wheels are attached, the differential was checked and everything seems alright. Somebody told me it might be the gearbox mounting, could it be?
lars from United States 9 years ago  
LA
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frances from United States 9 years ago
Your trucks problem could be the grease that came from the factory on the slip yoke, it might need to be greased again and you won't hear that thumping noise again, that happens with the Ford trucks with double cardan.
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Immobilizer bypass??

Ford F-150 2003 XL Supercab 150000 miles
want to bypass the immobilizer/transponder unit. no programmed key. Changed the steering column to avoid loose wires and accidentally cut the wire to the immobilizer. I saw an idatalink ADS CA immobilizer bypass 64K Multi Platform on ebay and not sure if it could work without w/o a functioning immobilizer unit installed. Not sure if this is what I need?
RachaelJ from United States 2 months ago  
RA

Instrument Cluster light failure, then police noticed tail light out

Ford F-150 2003 Lariat 4.6 Ltr 1574250 miles
Rear Blinkers still work as do flashers. Removed dashboard panels around steering wheel replaced Speedometer and Tachometer display lamps with #39 long-life lamps reinstalled cluster. Went to store to get water, police stop due to taillight failure.
Bernarr Jr from United States 5 months ago  
BE

How often should I change out the differential oil (rear end has dark

Ford F-150 2002 crew cab lariat 211000 miles
I see dark area as if it slow leaking. How often does this have to be changed?
Tooty from United States 7 months ago  
TO

Alternator and electric problem

Ford F-150 2017  100000 miles
Missing fuses making loud noise steady getting louder until it just shut off after the radio and lights faded out, coming into my driveway. Ford has replaced the ECM and multiple visits later nothing has been done. Power steering and AC won't stay working even though both are full and there are no leaks. I figured it would be a pulley or tensioner making the gradually louder noise but i pulled on it and it seems okay still so I'm just lost here and tired of throwing money way to a dealership and other mechanics whenever it seems to be something bigger or even more simple cause the problems that are occurring.

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Lindsey from United States a year ago  
LI
1 report 

Electrical system

Ford F-150 2013 ford f-150 3.5 v6 120000 miles
My 2013 f-150 King Ranch turn signals, high beam, controls on the steering wheel, and headlights not turning off. I've changed switches, fuses and they are still not working.
Stone cold from United States 2 years ago  
ST
4 reports 

Telescopic steering wheel and tilt not working

Ford F-150 2013 raptor 100000 miles
Steering wheel telescope and tilt not working along with brake petal in and out

Fix is fuse 24 on the body module part # 9l3z-14526-da circuit breaker replace
wayne from United States 2 years ago  
WA
1 report 

Fails to run correctly

Ford F-150 2001 5.4 l supercar automatic 4x4  183 miles
Okay the truck doesn't want to run right it's like it's got no power you can feel it misfire your kick in and off I've got a new ECM I got a new injectors I got a new coil packs I got a new tank I got a new fuel pressure regulator I got a new fuel pump I've got new coil packs new spark plugs cam sensor crank sensor the differential pressure feedback sensor throttle body positioner sensor all this has all been put in here pretty much all new stuff even replace the wiring harness from the ECM out to the engine plug and play can't figure out why it doesn't want to run down the road very good it'll be fine unless it's an electrical issue
Harley guy one from United States 2 years ago  
HA
4 reports 

Wipers, blinkers steering wheel buttons not working

Ford F-150 2020  25000 miles
Steering wheel controls don’t work radio volume wipers and blinkers checked steering control module fuse but can’t find blinker fuse in the manual. I see ine for wiper motor but none for wiper controls
Bh77 from United States 3 years ago  
BH
4 reports 

Wont start.

Ford F-150 2004 stx 180000 miles
No power to anything inside of truck. Nothing changes when key turned. Geting a 4% feed back in wireing. Battery fully charged. Clicking noise coming from hazard signal box under steering column. I have headlights. Power at the starter. All fuses are a1. Changed out the whole fuse box. Checked all grounds good. Im stumped here. Can anyone help.
rob1121 from United States 3 years ago  
RO

Stuck in my key mode

Ford F-150 2012 6.9 v6 crew cab 4x4 Ford platinum  1980000 miles
My key is on and the main key is lost so there is no way to turn it off. Speed is set to 70 and volume is low, the real kick in the family jewels is you can not use your 4x4 because you can't turn the stability traction off. So I have a big truck that can barley pull it's on weight when off road
Well Done from United States 3 years ago  
WE
2 reports 

Radio/Nav/AC issues belive they are related.

Ford F-150 2014 F-150/6.2L/Raptor 130000 miles
Radio randomly comes on with no key in the vehicle. While driving Randomly disconnects bluetooth device (Phone). Outside temperature indication rapidly drops with no actual change in outside temp. When outside temperature drops, A/C will blow hot until normal indication returns. And last issue randomly when adjusting volume with steering wheel switch it will change radio station instead of adjusting volume.
Weylinj from United States 4 years ago  
WE
2 reports 

Battery Keeps Draining

Ford F-150 2002 F150 Lariat FX4 4WD5.4 Triton V8  115000 miles
I have replaced fuse boxes fusses relays Wire harness Alternator /Battery Power steering pump and resovoir,AC Pump, Serpentine Belt Solenoid... And I'm ready to throw in the towel... please Help
Brown Boy Bakersfield from United States 4 years ago  
BR
2 reports 

Anti skid gauge check brake gauge are on and battery corrosion is bad

Ford F-150 2009 f150 stx 4.6 90000 miles
Battery corrosion is very bad
dean from United States 6 years ago  
DE

Steering wheel instrument lights not lighting

Ford F-150 2010  78000 miles
Lights not lighting on steering wheel
Louis from United States 7 years ago  
LO
4 reports 

Power steering is non existant

Ford F-150 2011 5.0 lariat 4x4 56000 miles
Not a dialy driver. Truck was working great. I parked it for a week and my wife went to drive it. I got that phone call wondering why my truck was hard to turn. Sure enough, no power steering. No noises, no vibration, just not working at all. Any ideas. I have looked on the internet to find a problem and the $1600 for a rack and pinion is scary.
ticked off ford owner from United States 7 years ago  
TI
12 reports 

Power steering oil cooler lines

Ford F-150 2006 4.2 110000 miles
Rusted power steering oil cooler lines
Rocket from United States 8 years ago  
RO
1 report 

Power steering

Ford F-150 2011 6.2 l  70000 miles
Truck starts okay. It starts and all goes backwards and forward but it doesn't turn left or right. It's so hard
Lucky from Canada 8 years ago  
LU
5 reports 
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