Ford F150 power steering problem SOLVED!

Ford F-150 power steering intermittent and inconsistent problem or feels like no power steering sometimes and the steering wheel has trouble turning.
The rack and pinion is not leaking and the pump and reservoir are full. Check the intermediate steering shaft. Here is how to fix the problem and what to look for on any Ford Truck F150 F250 F350 Super duty 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 also might work with ranger and escape
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[@bekahcarpenter2158]

Watched this video, soaked down my intermediate steering shaft with WD40, and now I can turn! Seriously dude, thank you

[@jakefromstatefarm9135]

How long did wd40 last? Mine is now unturnable...

[@bekahcarpenter2158]

Definitely not forever, and I'm sure its just a band aid but I'm still doing pretty well with soaking it down every couple weeks

[@steveco6256]

I did the same thing!! Worked great, thanks!

[@luke8222]

I would reccomend an actual lubricant not wd40 as it's not a lubricant folks.

[@kellismith4329]

@@luke8222depends which one you get

[@DankMooMoo]

Sir I just bought a 2011 ford f150 with 73,000 miles on it and this happened to me within 5 months of driving it. I just had the shaft replaced. No more problems! Thank you so much!

[@brennannorris3490]

Dude! I’ve been racking my brain over this for a week! You are the king!

[@DASHERU23BGE]

😂

[@MrRaland8]

100% right. I have a 2006 F150 and was having issue with the steering. After watching this video, I first used WD40 and it fixed the issue.... great job and thank you

[@MrCleanSponge]

Little late reply… I got a 2009 f150 did this same thing and it works great again

[@matiasfj]

Hey !!! greetings from Chile, just wanted to say thanx for the video. HAd the issue on my 2012 LAriat. Given that finding the shaft spare is not immediately, and I needed the truck operative asap, I showered the joints in W40. It worked - not that I ain't replacing the part, but allows me to keep driving in the meantime ... Thanx Agian !!!!!!

[@kentcarter3385]

Hello, I would just like to give you a big "thank you" for your video. I had an issue with my 2013 Ford F150 it felt like the power steering went out. However after watching the video I decided to see if this was the issue. I even watched another video on replacing the steering arm, but I had a local mechanic change it out for $45. The good news is, PROBLEM SOLVED." And it didn't cost me a arm and a leg. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@jasonboyd7042]

Kent Carter , I’ve also got a 2013 F150 XLT and just to see if we’re experiencing the same issue. When I first got it the steering was fine but here recently I’ve noticed during turning that the steering is best described as tightness in the wheel. No noise just a tad harder steering. Sound familiar?

[@kentcarter3385]

@@jasonboyd7042 yes, after the steering arm was removed it was easy to see that it was free in one direction but not in the other, so when the wheel was turned to the right it felt tight like the power steering was going out. After it was replaced steering was back to normal.

[@tommcdonald2805]

@@jasonboyd7042 did you try the spray or replace the steering shaft? I have a 2013 too and noticing stiff turning at very low speed....like when I park or just pulling out. I just found out for the first time that this truck has electric power steering......but it feels like a low power steering fluid issue from past vehicles.

[@theautopage]

Great video. I sprayed some penetration oil on my truck on the U-Joints and worked perfect for me, its very easy and smooth to turn. This was gonna be my next step if the penetration oil didn't work. Ether way great video, very helpful for diagnosing this problem!

[@TraceyWalls]

My steering on my 2016 F150 4x4 was getting stiff and felt bumpy kinda in the steering wheel when I would turn. Watched video and read comments about spraying that part w wd40 so I tried it and it fixed it totally. Thks for ur very informative straight to the point video I'm a girl and I can follow along. Great job

[@TraceyWalls]

Your pretty sexy also btw!😘

[@hutchieboy242]

The symptoms for what is wrong will have the power assist in the steering going stiff and smooth every 90 degrees.

[@troyphillips8607]

I love how he grabs it with both hands

[@marniemiller]

Thanks! Solved my issue. I did spray the u-joints with a liberal amount of penetrating oil and left it sit for a couple of hours and then rotated the steering 180 degrees and sprayed the other side of the u-joints. It actually temporarily fixed the issue, but obviously for safety reasons, I still ordered the part and replaced it - this just reinforced what the problem was before ordering parts. It's also worth mentioning that my truck is a 2014 with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). My truck's symptoms were that the steering resistance would drastically change every 1/4 turn or so, making it difficult to make a sharp turn - like pulling out and turning at an intersection.

[@stephenhoffman5532]

I was prepared to replace the pump…. Till I saw this. Turns out , you nailed it.!.!..Thanks

[@MrCleanSponge]

I got a 2009 f150 with this problem sprayed this down with lubricant and rust breaker and it works great. Back to normal moving again!

[@muskokamike127]

I'd even go so far as to suggest packing the new one or coating it with really heavy axle grease to protect it from future corrosion.

[@xrpquebeccryptos2703]

Went for coffee this morning and suddenly my steering was intermittently hard to turn. Bening an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer I had some Kroil Lubricant. Applied it to the universal joints and VOILA !!!! All perfect. Thank you Sir

[@canada2241]

It's amazing how the internet works. I am having a steering problem in my 2013 F-150, I typed the problem into Google and this was the very first video that was pulled up. And well, the wd-40 will get me by till the new one shows up. Thank you good sir.

[@ScurvyDog807]

Realy glad i saw this video. I had a siezed joint. Was a tually pretty easy, just don't mess up the steering wheel position when you take the upper part off😊

[@TheKaduke]

Watching this in 2024. Appreciate the video!

[@thundernotes]

2011 F-150, 144k miles, New England vehicle. Binding really hard at low speed especially. Shot the u-joints on the shaft with PB Blaster and fixed it instantly. Thanks!

[@toddmiller7876]

What is pb blaster.

[@Mr02sunfire]

@@toddmiller7876 google is your friend

[@GatesRapes]

@@toddmiller7876 Monkey Piss compared to Kroil

[@shannoncoffey4298]

I have scoured the internet for this repair on a 2002 explorer and have not found one. I thought the F150 would be similar to the Explorer. Boy was I wrong. The lower bolt is hidden behind the transfer case. Took 2 feet of extensions a universal joint and a lot of swearing to break the bolt loose. Be ware that when you encounter a bolt that is hard to get out make sure you use a 6 point socket. I started with a 12 point socket and rounded off the top of the bolt, but luckily I switched to a 6 point and was fortunate to get it out. I now understand why there are no KZbins on this repair. It took me about 3 hours to get that lower bolt out.

[@klanglala7577]

Thank you for that information! I have a company truck 2011 ford F150 doing the same thing! It sticks and its very dangerous to drive! I’m going to change that thing!

[@brianpearl7504]

Thank you, I think this may be my truck's issue. The power steering started acting unusual

[@jakefromstatefarm9135]

Was it??

[@brianpearl7504]

@@jakefromstatefarm9135 Yes, it was the issue. Also, bought a cheaper knock off and there was a ton of play in it so I took it out and put OEM part in and it worked perfectly. Don't skimp on the quality, you don't want to waste your time like I did.

[@todds5956]

My 2010. 210k is super stiff. I use it to plow so it’s always in MI salt. I’ll check this thanks

[@rayhoalim]

did u ever figure out what is what I got the same issue and its used for plowing lol

[@ZyllusEntry]

Just spray WD-40 or PB Blaster on it and youll be good I just did it to my 2014 F150. Also thanks for the video wouldn't have thought about it until now.

[@TaylorZ2]

I just saw a presentation about this on Autoweek, on this Sunday's show.

[@Timothymyers-gt7tc]

Great video. My truck is a 2014 just turned 50k. My point is that it is not so much as a mileage thing as it is more of an age issue. My truck has this problem however thanks to your video an over a period 3 weeks lubing it up seems to have corrected issue . I guess pm ed it

[@richardbruce1743]

Want to thank you . This was the problem . $95 on Amazon 1 hour to change.

[@jasonlounsbery9120]

my started to stick the other day. spayed it with WD-40. Will see how long it lasts

[@mikeward1301]

Jason Lounsbery i did the same but with white lithium grease. Problem comes and goes now more or less which is kinda more sketchy lol. Ordered a new shaft today from rock auto. $67 including shipping cdn

[@carlosmoreno2387]

Thanks man you’re awesome 👏 a master mechanic thank you 🙏

[@leearrington]

Like the others thanks for the video. I have Michigan 2013 fX4 with 340k miles it got stiff and hard to turn out of nowhere. WD40 makes it feel much better. Wondering how that worked long term for everyone. I’m thinking of replacing the part I don’t want to to tighten back up or worse break later.

[@Rcabezas1]

Man this helped! Subscribing just for that. Much appreciated.

[@johndeere5455]

Thank you sir, this was causing a problem on my 2013 navigator

[@jakegriest64]

My 2014 F 150 has the same problem. Will replace and let you know.

[@gregisdivorced]

That’s the main reason I stay away from rust belt cars & trucks. Wow 😮 thanks for the info. That is a huge recall item on a lot of vehicles also check for recalls first before replacing.

[@cliffc8177]

Thanks for brevity and speaking English

[@rodneymoore6180]

I don't drive mine daily so wd40 and pb blaster didn't work unless I drove it daily. Fluid film was the best fix, i could let it sit for weeks and it was still fine.

[@bjmccoy5638]

I got a Ford f150, 99. It has power steering fluid in it but its still hard to manover on the road. On top of that just got a front in eligment. Truck still pulls to thw left. Yes I need new tires. But still should pull like it did before.

[@christiangregory324]

I replaced the intermediate after this video with a doorman. Steering is still stiff and now I have a dead spot in the center where my steering wheel gives no input for at least a 1/4inch either way.. don't go cheap by an original Ford part or spend some money on a better aftermarket.

[@garylee6037]

Thank you for making this video

[@kevingood8691]

Thank you.......great video, it fixed my problem

[@wkbowser123]

Great video. Its not my problem though. Mine is the two piece shaft is very floppy and makes a sound in the cab like a thump.

[@Bigwingrider1800]

I have an 09 that started to do this. WD the piss out of it move it back a forth a few times and did it again. FIXED NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT NOT TODAY..THANKS

[@dougblack8933]

So I have changed the shaft. Now the rack. Still have some play in the steering. Alignment shop sail ball joints are good. Any ideas for the next thing to look at

[@dmc31405]

Does this contribute to the problem with the truck wanting to steer left or right? Stands to reason that if the yokes/universal joints are binding it might. My 2011 FX4 has developed a tendency to act like its out of alignment to the left. This is a low mile (26000) 2011 FX4.

[@philtruesdale1234]

My steering became stiff and was not returning as it should. A good soaking of PB Blaster and it is much better.

[@dionholloway982]

I just bought a 2015 and steering feels a little funny from time to time

[@markyisser9004]

Let's check it out. Thanks Even if it doesn't work, at least it's a good start

[@timothyharmon84]

We Never have this problem in Houston Texas.. But I do remember I've bought a Ford F150 from up North (Which I'd never do) It had this problem.

[@ravnos04]

I just had my power steering fault while I was driving. Thank god it was in a parking garage. I just went over a speed bump at a normal speed and it prompted on my gauge screen, could this be the issue?

[@Rwarner4545]

So I replaced my intermediate steering shift my top one my power steering pump, my rack and pinion my high-pressure line my low pressure line and I still have hard steering. Any ideas.

[@jayken5389]

Will this shaft cause power steering disabled and service advanced trac light . 2012 f150 5.0 ? Thanks for your videos .

[@Fooville99]

I have the same issue! Please let us know if anyone figures this out.

[@jayken5389]

CoreyAuthentics did you find a solution

[@jayken5389]

Not yet

[@supertrooper7403]

Same problem on a 2011. Any solution guys?

[@mattking3654]

??

[@hussainaldoshan6710]

Thanks for sharing this useful information with us

[@jeffbrown3963]

Thank you SO much! This is my problem with my 2012 F150.

[@catherinemtz8640]

Mine too.

[@FoolSmile-cp5ix]

What if the "service power steering" message showing on start up on 2011 F150, is that happening when this needs to be replaced also or is this just if the steering is tough to steer with no message on dash?

[@jmlr2011]

I woke up to a stiff steering wheel backing out of garage. Had to go back in and noticed red foaming fluid all over concrete floor the reservoir was empty and fluid all over radiator (which is full) and fluid sprayed over parts of compartment. Looked at the reservoir lines and they were dry but top of radiator is covered in fluid. Temps were very cold last night, a couple degrees below zero so I'm wondering if that might have caused the problem. So now I have a F150 in my garage and hoping it's just a blown line. Any ideas of what it could be?

[@cameronlongacre244]

Have a 2011 and am getting a "Power Steering Assist Fault" on the dash and loose power steering. shut the car off and restart it and it goes away and I have power steering. This is a mechanical part so I dont think thats the issue. Any ideas on what it could be?

[@DoingThings93]

This will fix Power steering assist fault?? 2012 f150

[@Tundra211]

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[@FlyingWheels]

Guess I need to, huh?

[@guysawyer1212]

Add one to my name!!! Black large please!!!

[@jordanacohen9555]

I put WD40 in the joints of old shaft (without removing) and seemed to fix problem FOR NOW. 3 months lather, no issues yet. I have back up shaft ready for replace.I

[@cynthiamoorehead2450]

Can someone please answer the questions about the power steering assist fault message? Will this help for that or is that a whole other issue? Thanks

[@willdavis9471]

Took old out, put new lower in Perfect Thanks

[@eljuarense]

Thank you , i was about to buy a power steering pump

[@mountainmike1685]

I was under the impression that 2013 F150 had electric steering rack also mine feels very slightly vibrating when I put pressure on it turning left or right going straight down the road I feel no vibration whatsoever

[@thomasfilak7740]

W40 did the job for my Ford F-150

[@thunderroad7289]

I just stray it with free all in the joints and it’s good to go. 305 thousand miles on it

[@bobbaker8715]

Is all I need to get is the lower shaft?

[@survivortechharold6575]

I had to replace the one on my 05 now my 07 is doing the same thing. common issue at around 150,000 miles

[@patriotrising6214]

Thanks for the information an honesty 👍

[@houseoffolly]

Your customers should appreciate you. If they don't they don't know how much mechanics charge and how you are saving them a lot of money over them buying a car that needed all the work. Which it most likely would if they bought it for less from another used car dealer.

[@wp7830]

Would this cause the service advance track light to come on and the steering wheel to intermittently lock up while driving? Thanks.

[@brandonpanduro3839]

What was the issue?

[@MrShadowGhostFox]

My truck has been squeaking on cold start ups for a few mins until it warms up. I replaced both Serpentine belts and the noise went a way for a few days. Now the noise is back and now my steering is really tight. I have a 2013 5.0 doesn’t have any power steering fluid I’m at a loss

[@briandesjardins728]

thats cause they dont, they are electric assist from 2011 up. its 750 for a new rack if you put it in. having same issue 13 5.0 as well. salt belt state too isnt easy on these trucks.

[@normsangilau7840]

Does it make a weird sound if the bar is that rusty

[@brandonpanduro3839]

Does this happen on the 2018? Mine is locking up

[@downhilltwofour0082]

I just subscribed. Now I'm going to my ford shop and ask them what it will cost me. I know I can get a ford part on Ebay for $159.95 and I'll bet=the shop wants to charge me at least $225.00 for the same part and I don't think it should take anywhere near 1 1/2 hours to do this job!

[@mustseebg1688]

When I turn my streeing wheel full to the left or right on an uneven surface it creaks!? Any help? Thanks guys

[@annfoshee9332]

Do I need to take my 2011 F-150 Ford to the dealership just to have it reprogramed

[@bayram493]

I get them rebuilt for a 100 box at the machine shop in Detroit, way cheaper than buying a new one.

[@trevorashton4598]

Now that i dumped 8 grand into the front end ,pump, steering box, upper lower balls tie sway link and still nothing thank you for this video ill do this 😮😢😂mf

[@TraceyWalls]

Very helpful thanks

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

What if your Advance Trac turns off while making a left turn????

[@jorge14morales]

does this makes ur stability light and hill control light up? mines started lighting up and power steering stopped working

[@raulreyes3558]

You fix the problem i have this problem to in my 2011 Ford f 150

[@jackcallahan8699]

I have the same problem as well, also 2011

[@ShyntechEntertainment]

Mines was jammed hard and i used silicone lubricant and fixed all my problems. No need to buy the part. Added another 100k miles before i had to spray it back.. DO NOT USE WD40 use silicone lubricants instead. Way better

[@kerrylewis2581]

My nephew has been spraying his knuckles to stop the bind, and it helped a lot, but he just changed the part and immediately called me and said he wished he had replaced it instead. It is easy to fix and under $200 for the FORD part.

[@nickc7494]

Excellent video

[@XroorX]

Will NOT replacing this shaft, will it damage the pump ?

[@tubeyou0925]

There is no pump in these trucks.

[@mlchamberlain1]

its the universal joint on your intermediate shaft

[@robvanderstar9165]

my 2011 has electric steering assist, I presume no pump?

[@Khaled-tx5xj]

What about if I feel a grinding noise while turning the steering wheel only to the left side at a stop not while the vehicle in motion . I was thinking of one of the steering shafts going bad or contacting some metal , what do you think about this situation ? PS when I’m driving at faster speed and steering to the left I don’t feel the grinding but coming to slow speed and turning left I do feel it . It’s like a metal or rubber contacting within the steering wheel

[@Jcdmotion]

Did you figure it out? I am having same problem

[@kayla7220]

@@Jcdmotion I had the same issue and mine was the wheel hub assembly had went bad.

[@vincentbizzaro2537]

Thank you

[@robertsummerall9170]

Good video

[@strickrichardo2497]

thank you, will try that

[@lmaprez7447]

Thanx for the information 👍🏼

[@micharris1761]

ty for doing this .

[@abdalqadr1]

Greetings for you from Iraq

[@dnah2k]

Are there any oils or fluids that leak from the shaft parts? Thanks!

[@FlyingWheels]

No

[@blakkenedwhite]

What about a 2008?

[@kevinvenegas1807]

2008 is pump not pinion

[@AlexAponte]

What's the name of the part?

[@pedrog.morales7174]

I have a 2012 F-150. My power steering became a little tight when I turn. It just started, intermittently, a couple of days ago. I revved the engine up over 2,000 rpms and the steering worked fine. I took it to a Ford dealer and they couldn't be sure what the problem was, and yet they wanted to change the steering gear box for $1,700.00. I told them no! I hope I told them the right thing. I"m hoping if I change the intermediate steering shaft, that it will solve my problem. I would like your opinion on this.

[@supertrooper7403]

fordtechmakeyouloco channel. He has a video just on this topic. Check it out.

[@bentystoystore3768]

Thank you!!

[@nibbzs15]

I’ve never seen one go bad on these

[@conley13sp]

So I have a 2012 F150 5.0L 4wd XL. I was going to work and my truck starts telling me I have a bad battery on a VERY powerful battery , then I coming home from work the other morning (after) and I go to slow down to make a turn and the steering and brake pedal started stiffing up a little, then I get to my driveway making a second left turn and the issue happens again. Now sitting in my driveway the steering is stiff moving or not. So this is my question for anyone who may actually know - from anther video I watched one guy said that 2012 has a electric power steering that is why his power steering fluid container doesn’t exist and I can’t find one under my 5.0 hood, because the battery is only a year old and the stiffing got worse as time went on does anyone think it could be the alternator?

[@je-sus-6910]

When I press the gas my steering goes normal when I’m not pressing the gas it goes hard again