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Old Feb 14, 2026 | 12:17 PM
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Angry 2023 F250 Slight Knocking Feel In Steering

I just bought this truck a couple of weeks ago, and I started to notice a slight knocking feel in the steering when turning. I barely hear it, but can feel it in the steering.
I don't feel it when driving straight. Does anyone have any experience with this?

It's a 6.8L gas, 4-wheel drive.
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 07:44 AM
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never heard of that.
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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 09:10 PM
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Just got under the truck, and there is fluid everywhere on the driver's side. The engine is dry all the way around, and so is the transmission. I got back up top and looked at the power steering pump ,and it is wet as can be. I guess that could be part of my problem. I think it is the intermediate shaft. I have watched some YouTube videos of Ford truck owners who have felt the same issue, and they replaced the intermediate shaft, and it went away.

This is a search results from google: A slight, silent knocking or tapping felt in the steering wheel and pedals of a 2023 F-250 during slow, left-hand turns is commonly caused by a faulty, dry, or worn lower intermediate steering shaft. This issue frequently causes a distinct "knocking" vibration in the steering wheel without producing audible noise.


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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 08:19 AM
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interesting, something I guess I need to watch for on my 23 F250, I do have a great warranty though.
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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 03:41 PM
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I have an appointment set up for tomorrow ro take it in. They even mentioned there is a Bulletin for the steering column for the 23 and 24 yr models and will replace the steering shaft. I have a good warranty as well, so this shouldn't cost me anything to get fixed.

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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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Yes, 20 up trucks had a recall for the intermediate shaft. Mine is a 19 so I had to foot the bill after all the mentioned symptoms (mainly backing out of my driveway through a small dip to the street). New shaft fixed it.
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