Almost immeadiately after the expiration of warranty, the vehicle began to stall while driving in warm climates. The ford dealer had no solution and on one trip to las vegas (gaudin ford of vegas) replaced the main compurter at a cost of over $600 so we could get back to los angeles. Now I see in the headlines of the paper a class action suit against ford for vehicles doing the exact same thing we experienncing. When I called fords consumer line they said there was no recall at this time and not to bother calling them! This vehicle is dangerous as it stops running with out warning leaving no power steering, no brakes and loss of control at highway speeds. We need help with this problem as we are unable to use the vehicle as is and we refuse to pass this problem on to another person as ford has already done to us and others by selling their defective vehicles and not offering solutions to the problems their haphazard workmanship has created.
Ford Econoline power steering loss problems
10 of the 809 owner complaints about the Ford Econoline describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1994
By model year
- 19962
- 19951
- 19943
- 19932
- 19922
Often reported together
What owners say
Almost immediately after the expiration of the warranty, the vehicle began to stall while driving in warm climates. The ford dealer had no solution an on one trip to las vegas (gaudin ford of vegas) replaced the main computer at a cost of over $600.00 so we could get back to los angeles. Now I see in the headlines of the paper a class action suit against ford for vehicles doing the exact same thing we are experiencing. When I called ford consumer line they said there was no recall at this time and not to bother calling them! This vehicle is dangerous as it stops running without warning leaving no power steering, no brakes and loss of control at highway speeds. We need help with this problem as we are unable to use the vehicle as is and we refuse to pass this problem on to another person as ford has already done to us and others by selling their defective vehicles and not offering solutions tot he problems their haphazard workmanship has created. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734336
The steering gear box which is mounted to the frame came off, causing a loss of steering which could have resulted in an accident.
First time: pulling out parking lot. Heard a noise steering wheel jumped off center. Took to dealer & mechanic found nothing. Steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Steering gear started to move. Managed to get dealer. Again. 2 of 3 bolts had sheared off. Second time was on 5/7/96:upon leaving for home when a loud snap sound was heard. Pulled to side of road. There was no steering control. Had vehicle towed to dealership. This time mechanic found no bolts holding steering wheel to column. All three had sheared/broken off.
First time: pulling out of parking lot. Steering wheel jumped off center. At dealer when mechanic said nothing wrong. At home when steering wheel became difficult. Steering gear started to move. Managed to get to dealer & mechanic saw 2 of 3 bolts sheared off & repaired it. Second time: leaving parking lot when a loud snap was heard. Pulled over. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Had no steering control. Towed to dealer. Mechanic said no bolts at all on steering wheel.
Driving about 25-30mph when steering gear box detached from frame of vehicle, resulting in the loss of steering control. Took to dealer & informed don't know why it happened & would take a month to investigate & fix problem.
When driving at 25-30mph & would come upon & drive thru a puddle of water, would lose steering control & it would lock up. It sounds like fan belt slipping. Would drive for 1 min. Control of steering would return. Have not taken to dealer.
Power steering failed. Vehicle would not steer. Please describe.
Three bolts holding steering gear box in place against front left frame of vehicle sheared off, causing loss of steering.
While driving approx. 30-35mph, suddenly airbag deployed without impact, no apparent reason, result lost steering capability ran into a telephone pole. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Ford Econoline power steering loss
Which Ford Econoline years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (3 complaints), 1992 (2 complaints) and 1993 (2 complaints).
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