NHTSA Complaint #11596870 — 2016 FORD F-150

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11596870
Vehicle	2016 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 8, 2024
Date Filed	June 26, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

While driving after making a right turn steering wheel started whining then a loud popping noise then steering wheel starts jerking back and forth then locks on me without any warning lights coming on. I was going over 15 miles with cars behind me. Put on breaks to come to a complete stop and put the truck in park because the steering wheel had locked. Terrified!!! After turning the truck off and back on that’s when the light comes on about faulty steering. Thank God no one ran into the back of me.

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