2007 Ford F-150 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 6%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,250miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford F-150, 6% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had the pump, rack and pinion replaced and the sensor. After all this was replaced some time later the steering got tight . I took it back the mechanic thought I had another problem. He sprayed a lubricant on both universals on the steering shaft. When it gets tight again I will go and saturate these two universals with a spray lubricant.”
NHTSA complaint #10650476, filed 2014-10, 72,000 miles“I was just leaving a business. As I was pulling out of the parking lot my steering had gotten very stiff and would not go back to center after turning a corner. It was a little scary because I had 50 miles to drive and get back home. Out of the blue this happened. I have had no problem before this!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10638248, filed 2014-09, 109,268 miles“While driving on a new york interstate at approximately 60 MPH in a snow storm, my truck started to miss. It then slowed down and shut off. I did not have enough time to make it to the side of the road. A truck stopped and I had him push my truck to the side of the road, causing me to have damage to my truck. Found out that the fuel pump driver module failed. It is located above the spare tire and due to a design error, water and road salt get trapped between module and mounting brace. It erodes out from the bottom side and the mounting bracket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10684179, filed 2015-02, 120,000 miles“Noted power steering fluid leakage over period of time. Eventually fluid completely leaked out. Ford garage told me that steering rack and hoses needed replaced due to extensive corrosion from slurry used on roads in ohio. Was told no preventive measures would have avoided the problem which was inevitable. Repair costs were 1900 dollars. Complaint is that I contend that inferior materials were used for lines. This is a 7 y/o vehicle and should not have corroded in vital area such as steering. Could have had serious consequences under high speed driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10644731, filed 2014-10, 57,000 miles“While traveling from nys to nj, I noticed that it became harder to steer the truck as the trip progressed. While on 80e in nj it became so severe that to change lanes and take an off ramp took all the strength I could muster. I knew it wasn't my power steering pump because I continued to lose range of steering motion in the steering wheel. I limped the truck to a gas station in denville nj. Fluid level was ok, belt was good and turning properly on the ps pulley. I noticed the two universal joints on the steering shaft looked corroded so on a hunch I poured some motor oil on both u-joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633476, filed 2014-09, 35,974 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023854Oct 1, 2007High pressure power steering line seepage-cold climates only (excluding heritage f-150).
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 17 | 4% |
| 2022 | 10 | 2% |
| 2021 | 43 | 4% |
| 2020 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 83 | 4% |
| 2017 | 59 | 4% |
| 2016 | 64 | 3% |
| 2015 | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 | 160 | 10% |
| 2013 | 216 | 7% |
| 2012 | 204 | 11% |
| 2011 | 419 | 19% |
| 2010 | 48 | 6% |
| 2009 | 29 | 9% |
| 2008 | 53 | 14% |
| 2007 | 29 | 6% |
| 2006 | 55 | 9% |
| 2005 | 34 | 3% |
| 2004 | 75 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4% |
| 2002 | 25 | 3% |
| 2001 | 33 | 3% |
| 2000 | 68 | 6% |
| 1999 | 50 | 5% |
| 1998 | 96 | 7% |
| 1997 | 202 | 7% |
| 1996 | 20 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 4% |
| 1994 | 20 | 3% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 7 | 2% |
| 1990 | 7 | 3% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 2% |
| 1986 | 3 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford F-150
105 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsTires
52 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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