Jabster

Good point!

samb36

Anyone have an update on their new rack that was installed? Still feels solid or what?

Also does anyone have any update on if they received a new rack, and have a level kit, and the problem is still resolved?

Combat vet

My rack was replaced in March of 2013 at 3K miles. It's been perfect for 4K miles (not a daily driver). No lift kit. I gotta tell you though, I don't trust this EPAS steering; it's the dangerous weak link in this truck. As soon as I can afford it, I will sell this truck and buy a new Ram 2500 HD.

HunterSmitty

All stock, but my rack was replaced around 13,000km, and I have 51,000 now. Knocking never came back after the rack was replaced.

DBL Boost

I get a pop in the front end of my truck when backing up turning and going over a bump/curb with the front tires turned. Would this be the rack aswell?

My truck is. 2012 Lariat 4x4 Eco/3:31 rear with 70,000kms

HCFX2013

Sounds like a CV axle.

FordServiceCA

I'd like to look into this further, DBL Boost. Have you visited a local Ford dealership for this concern? Please let me know and send a private message with your full name, VIN, dealership information, and best daytime contact number.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Brittany

GGlaser

I had my rack replaced at 20k. I am now at 23k+ and thus far the knock has not returned but there is a lot more "road feel" in the steering since it was fixed.

upnorth250

All the posts in this thread have been of great help to me in understanding whats up with the steering on my 2014 f150 with 1500 km on it. So a big thank you out to everyone who has posted here!
The truck itself is awesome and aside from the steering issue, I'm extremely happy.
What I have going on since day 1 is a vague steering feel, almost like it has play in the steering, coupled with constant wandering left and right and the need to correct the trucks trajectory. I've once while doing a tight left turn, I felt the steering get very heavy half way through the cycle from the steering being turned all the way left and back to center.
It's annoying to say the least and dangerous as hell as I can't take my eyes off the road for a second or it's wandering off in one direction or the other. A situation only made worse by the fact I live In Kelowna, British Columbia where the roads usually run along side some mountain edge with a 100 foot drop off into some canyon or a lake, lol
I also notice that when I accelerate or brake, the vehicle moves off to one side or the other, and I have to correct for it, beginning the cycle of left/right corrections.
As I understand the EPAS system, it applies assist when it senses torque from the steering wheel differing from what the trucks wheels are doing, and in a steady straight ahead situation offers little or no assist, until the driver inputs torque to move the wheels one way or the other. I assume this is to save the battery from being drained from constant assist being applied with this heavy vehicle with only a 12 volt system.
So this brings up a thought I haven't seen mentioned on any forums relating to the EPAS issues, would a poor battery cause issues with this system?
After reading this thread, all 194 pages of it, lol, I've climbed under my vehicle and it has the latest EL-34-3D070-BB rack in it, which I suppose doesn't make a whole lot of difference as my truck was manufactured in April/2014 and the recent recall is for vehicles manufactured in May/June of 2014.
I have the Vehicle going into the Ford dealer In Salmon Arm Monday morning for a wheel alignment check and chat with the sales manager. So far they've been great to deal with so hopefully they'll do right by me and resolve the issue through Fords warranty program.

Ford850

I'd start with the alignment. Your issues sound more like wandering or pulling than the popping feel. I'd also check the tires to ensure the psi is correct, and that there is no unusual wear or damage.
On my truck, this EPAS has been the most stable steering setup of any vehicle I have owned. It holds a straight line like no other truck I've had.