2017 Ford F-150 steering problems

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal whistling and dinging sound coming from the vehicle, and the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle independently downshifted, and the rear driver’s side of the vehicle slid to the left, and the front passenger’s side of the vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle.

After the auto start/stop feature engages the power steering does not immediately return. So when I am stopped at a traffic light, stop sign or left turn and the auto start/stop restarts the engine when I release the brake it can take up to 3 seconds for the power steering to reengage. I have had this to the dealer and was advised that this is functioning as designed. The vehicle did not behave this way when I first purchased. This could be very dangerous in an emergency situation require a rapid restart and turn.