1996 Ford F-150 steering problems

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Steering · 15 miles · OH

I had trouble turning the ignition switch with the original key,when the power steering stopped working after maybe 2 years something broke in the steering column that caused the steering wheel to flop around and a few years after that the steering wheel broke off of the steering column.

Filed Nov 30, 2007 · Steering · 179,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f150. While driving 2 MPH, the steering wheel locked and would not turn. The contact had to use excessive force in order for the steering wheel to turn. The dealer stated that the steering column failed and they rebuilt the steering column. Approximately three years later, the failure recurred. As of november 30, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 179,000. Updated 12/18/07

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Steering · VA

Dt: 1996 ford f150. The consumer stated the bearings in the steering wheel broke/snapped, and wore out. The tilt wheel moved up and down. This started about 3 years ago. This problem still has not been fixed. The consumer tried to obtain a steering column at a junk yard , but as soon as the vehicles came in the steering columns were gone. The steering column brand new cost more than the vehicle was worth. The vehicle had to be started with a screwdriver. Nothing on the steering column worked. Ford stated there was no recall, and there was nothing they could do.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · 145,695 miles · AZ · crash

Dt: 1996 ford f150 xlt pick up truck. The wheel assembly and the shaft on the driver side in the back slid out. The truck was being driven on a side road about 35 -40 MPH when this happened. The mechanic told the consumer that these vehicles were designed to fail. It was repaired at the cost of $1300.00. Also, while trying to back out of the driveway the shifter was flopping around and a bolt fell out at the consumer's feet. The vehicle would not go into any gear. The bolt fell out of the steering column where the two halves meet. Of the two bolts one fell out, and the other was very loose. The consumer was able to fix them with a retaining device with lock washers on both bolts. The third problem, was similar to the first problem. While driving someone ran a red light and the truck was hit on the passenger's side. The wheel and shaft disengaged from the rear axle. A police report was filed, and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled. *ak updated 08/02/06.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Steering · 100,000 miles · KY

The steering wheel broke off, without warning.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Steering · VA

After experiencing increasing sloppiness in steering, mechanic friend checked out the problem. One of the three bolts holding the steering box had backed out approximately 1 inch allowing the gear box to move away from the vehicle frame. Contact with local dealer in virginia (truck originally bought in pa.) stated that the vehicle is beyond the three year/ 36,000 mile warranty. The stripped area on the steering gear box would require replacement of entire mechanism costing approximately $500. I identifed that there is no evidence of this part ever having been removed from the vehicle and that it appears to have been stripped when assembled. (assembly done in canada.) contact on monday (2/26) to the local ford customer inquiry line in chantilly, va did not reveal much - no service bulletin could be identified. I volunteered and gave them my vehicle number after providing them my address and a description of the problem - stating that it was an assembly problem and that the bolt was over tightened. I also went on to describe that there was always a looseness in the steering and that recently it had gotten worse resulting in me drifting off of the road several times. It was only after my wife indicated that she too was experiencing a noticeable increased sloppiness in the steering and another recent drifting off the road, that I had a mechanic friend take a look at the steering and identify the problem.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · NY

Power steering hose rusted and developed a massive leak which caused no power steering ability. *ak wire harness for air bag sensor not operational. Both rear springs broke under light load resulting in steering and brake failure.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Steering · MI

Tie rod end came apart while driving. Consumer heard a noise, pulled over, and noticed tie rods had come apart.

Filed Mar 7, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · OH

Ball joints and tie rods dry rotted, causing the front end to collapse. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

Filed Nov 5, 1999 · Steering · WA

"clunk" noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, stop and go traffic, acceleration and braking, or driving over bumps