| Issue ID | 1378417 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10986028 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 16/05/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2010 ford f-150 fx4 4x4 5. 4l pick up. The intermediate steering shaft was binding up, causing a heavy steering condition, steering not returning to center after turning and a binding condition. The part was replaced at approximately 36k miles by washington ford in washington pa. Approx 2 years have passed and at 63k miles experiencing the same conditions with ford replacement part. Took the vehicle back to washington ford in washington, pa for diagnosis on 5/4/17. Service department could not detect or diagnose an issue. I took the vehicle to a local repair center on 5/16/17 where tech determined that there was a binding issue with the replacement part. An after market part has been ordered for replacement. After a long search at local ford dealerships for the part it was discovered that a number of ford parts dealers as well as big box parts houses have the replacement parts on back order. Woltz and wind ford in carnegie was reporting to me a 40 quantity back order for the part. Many complaints observed online. Appears to be a safety concern with numerous owners online. Please advise. Stock image attached thank you |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCMURRAY, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1EV9AFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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