| Issue ID | 1667917 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11329440 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 10/06/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving the f150 i noticed a popping noise when turning. Shortly after the popping noise when negotiating a turn the rack and pinion locked up. Truck went into on coming traffic. Now the power steering completely failed and a trouble code was displayed. Rack and pinion is bad and needs to be replaced not covered under warranty. Rack and pinion on national back order through ford motor company. This was a extremely dangerous situation especially with how the electric motor assist steering took the wheel from my hand and jolted in one direction or the other at highway speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53010 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LANCASTER, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1E53JKXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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