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4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,191 miles

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2020 Ford F-150 steering problems

steering problem

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2020 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 162024

F-150

  • 81,557 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact called for her partner who owned a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the dashboard had warped near the passenger side's glove compartment when purchased. The dealer had been informed of the failure and informed the owner that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped and idling at a traffic light, the vehicle lunged forward causing the contact to aggressively depress the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to jerk abnormally. The contact stated that the engine was revving abnormally while stopped at a traffic light. Additionally, while shifting into reverse or drive, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately 5 times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a computer reset was performed. The contact was unaware of the diagnostic results, or the repairs performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the steering wheel intermittently loosened, there was oil leaking underneath the vehicle, and there was an abnormal burning oil odor coming from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 81,557.

- New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 042024

F-150

  • 27,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering did not function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently veered over to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and independent mechanics a total of 14 times, however the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that an associate in the automotive industry provided him with information regarding an equipment recall 24S45 which had a similar failure description. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and several cases were filed. The contact was informed that the contact's VIN was not associated with the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.

- West Harvard, CT, USA

problem #2

Jul 062020

F-150

  • miles
Not one check engine light has ever come on. Bought this truck new off the lot, now to almost 60,000 mi. Every single component on this truck, immediately failed. Bucking/ jerking/ chugging on acceleration and maintaining speed while inclining. Incorrect gear selection 90% of the time. Going 5 mph with no foot on the gas, it up shifts and takes off down my driveway. Sudden down shifts causing violent decreases in speed. When braking the truck may rail on the brakes and "assist" you to stop or it may decrease reading of the pressure of your braking. Tire pressure sensors don't read accurately. Digital and analog speed read differently. The truck nudges itself side to side on the road. Truck will change the steering tension going around corners, so the driver must react to stay on track. Not going around corners the steering tension will change. Almost 2 in of play in the steering at times while sometimes one side is more responsive than the other. If not wearing a seat belt and the alarm goes off while the blinker is on, the blinker will slow down until the alarm stops then pick back up again. The RPM gauge doesn't respond at all or accurately. It will stay at 1,500- going up hill, accelerating, braking. The RPM's read inversely while down shifting. For 2.5 years SYNC update wouldn't install, a month after last attempt, it connected to my WIFI and updated itself. For 6 months, I dropped calls every time in one spot. Then I unplugged my phone from the center USB and I never dropped calls there again, unless I chose to have my phone plugged in charging. No start, couldn't find fob. No unlock. Unlocks on own. Heated seat and steering wheel turn on without the button. Burning smell coming from the motor <5,000mi. A/C never cold and heat never hot. Both sound like they are blowing hard, but the vents could barley rock a face mask back and forth. USB plugs don't have great power. The AC outlets have never had enough to charge anything. My BIL phone treated as key fob.

- Sullivan, WI, USA

problem #1

Jul 252020

F-150

  • 208 miles
Brand new F-150 crew cab 4X4 V8. Currently have less than 700 miles. On three occasions upon starting there was no power steering assist. Each time I turned off the ignition and restarted. Power steering was available upon restart. Is power steering likely to quit while driving?

- Matthews, NC, USA

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