NHTSA Complaint #11173777 — 2016 FORD F-150

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11173777
Vehicle	2016 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 23, 2019
Date Filed	February 3, 2019
Mileage	28,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

EPAS SYSTEM EXHIBITS WANDER ON CENTER WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN HIGHWAY MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND KEEP IN LANE. THIS HAPPENS WITH LKAS OFF OR ON. STEERING WHEEL HAS A CLUNK AND EXCESSIVE PLAY BETWEEN L & R INPUTS. EXPERIENCE IS SYMPTOMATIC OF A WORN MECHANICAL STEERING RACK. FORD DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL, BUT MY TRUCK DOES NOT DRIVE LIKE OTHER VEHICLES.

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