I have a 2005 F150 4.6V8….the steering is binding up when I turn corners, kinda comes n goes, won’t go back to the neutral(straight) position. Had the rack and pinion replaced about a month ago, smooth for about a week, then the same thing started happening again…what’s the deal?

 

Steering shaft is bad common problem with the f150 about 60 bucks and is very easy to change.

 

Sounds unrelated but I have to ask.
Are you driving in 4x4 mode? Your symptoms don't sound exactly like this but needs to be asked.

 

I’ll have to check, my dash light doesn’t work…so could be

 

Roger BDOBZ. Try squirting some oil into the steering shaft u-joint under the hood. If that fixes your problem temporarily, it is time to replace the steering shaft. Easy as he said.