2011 Ecoboost Steering Sticking
08-02-2011, 08:58 AM
#12
Senior Member
The EB and 5.0 both share the same electric power steering don't they? I hope this doesn't become an issue. One of the primary reasons for me trading in my Dakota was this same issue. On that truck the problem was the lower intermediate steering shaft. I am subscribing to this thread to see if there are many more complaints.
08-02-2011, 09:28 AM
#13
Member
Originally Posted by SeeManRun
Just got back from a long windy road drive, and found that my steering is sticking when turning left. I find a good turn to the left, the wheel does not come back to center like you would naturally expect it to. Turning to the right is fine, and slow speed seems less of an issue, mostly because you have to turn manually back since it won't go back to center if the tires have resistance.
Before anyone asks, I have been driving for a long time so know how a wheel should feel in a car. I have the 2011 super crew XLT with XTR, 3.31 and 4x4.
Anyone else experienced anything that sounds like this?
Before anyone asks, I have been driving for a long time so know how a wheel should feel in a car. I have the 2011 super crew XLT with XTR, 3.31 and 4x4.
Anyone else experienced anything that sounds like this?
08-02-2011, 10:19 AM
#15
Originally Posted by 2000xl_toronto
The EB and 5.0 both share the same electric power steering don't they? I hope this doesn't become an issue. One of the primary reasons for me trading in my Dakota was this same issue. On that truck the problem was the lower intermediate steering shaft. I am subscribing to this thread to see if there are many more complaints.
08-02-2011, 12:07 PM
#16
Senior Member
Mine does it as well, but only during a 'high stress' movement - like going slightly over the suggested limit on an on ramp. It just doesn't pull back as hard, it's like the EPAS can't quite figure out what you're really trying to do. It goes where I point it, so I'm fine with it.
08-02-2011, 12:21 PM
#17
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I am going on a very long trip today that will certainly exercise this. I will try to take a movie of it. Basically for me it turns left and then instead of returning to center as every wheel does, it sticks there. It seems to come unstuck after a moment, but it then comes back to center quite quickly. Not ideal. If I manage to get a video I will post it and put the link up for everyone here to see if it is the same as their issue.
Always the left. Ford will have to fix this, it could be dangerous if you loan your truck to someone and they get surprised by it.
Always the left. Ford will have to fix this, it could be dangerous if you loan your truck to someone and they get surprised by it.
08-02-2011, 01:56 PM
#20