| Issue ID | 1699907 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11366340 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 05/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle feels extremely dangerous when driving. Steering drifts, wanders or feels "light" at speeds approximately 25-55 mph, when changing lanes or turning thru curve in road. The issue occurs every single time i drive the vehicle. It seems to be an issue related to electric power steering (epas), steering angle sensor, and/or software related. It does not feel like a mechanical issue ... Not bad alignment, tire pressure, tire wear, etc. It feels exactly as described here from ford f150 forum: ssm 47589 - 2016-2018 f-150 - steering system pull, drift, and/or wander - diagnostic update some 2016-2018 f-150 vehicles may exhibit a steering drift, pull, and/or wander. To diagnose these conditions refer to pinpoint test (ppt) h - steering system pull, drift, wander or steering wheel is off center in workshop manual (wsm) section, 211-00. Do not use ppt i - poor returnability sticky steering or binding to diagnose drift, pull, and/or wander symptoms. These pinpoint tests are in the process of being updated. Https://www. F150forum. Com/f118/2016-2018-f-150-steering-system-pull-drift-wander-ssm-47589-a-429311/ |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHESTER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EGXFFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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