While driving at approximately 35 MPH steering box fell off, disconnected from frame due to bolts that sheared off, causing loss of steering. Vehicle ran through yard and into a tree.
1997 Ford F-150 steering complaints
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Bolts securing steering box to frame broke. Steering box fell loose, and all steering control was lost. Little warning that anything was wrong. Service personnel indicated that this has happened 'a handful' of times.
Power steering bracket broke which threw main belt off, causing failure of brakes and power steering. Consumer feels that there should not be only 1 belt that operates brakes and steering.
Steering box that is attached to frame had fallen off. Vehicle was without steering, and consumer lost control without a prior warning. *ak the driver lost steering because bolts holding the steering box to the frame cracked.
A bolt within the steering mechanism had unscrewed, causing steering wheel to spin while tires stayed straight, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Mechanic tightend the bolt.
While traveling and when making a turn, steering wheel would not respond to the turn . Please provide further information.
While turning steering wheel became hard to turn within a few seconds . Also, steering wheel would shake while turning or driving. Vehicle would be taken to dealer for inspection. Feel free to provide further details.
While traveling on the road at 20 MPH vehicle lost control due to a tie rod end failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Provide further details.
While driving two bolts which hold the steering shaft snapped in half, resulting in no steering ability which could cause loss of control. *ak the snapping of the bolts did cause loss of control of the steering.
Pitman arm broke between the steering shaft and gear, causing drive to lose control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash. Dealer was not willing to inspect the defective part . Also, left ball joint were bad, causing tires to wear out.
While making a left turn the power steering failed, causing complete loss of steering control. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While traveling on highway noticed loss of steering. Dealer stated that inner tie rod broke. A second tie rod end was found to be worn and was replaced also. *ak
Tie rod end separated from the vehicle at 60mph. Dealer has been notified.
Tie-rod snapped in two after driver engaged "reverse" to back out of a space. Driver lost all steering control. Vehicle towed to ford dealer. Employee, and, or others could have sustained serious injury or fatality if part had failed while vehicle was being operated at normal driving speed.
The steering gear assembly failed due to broken/sheared off bolts that fell off.
Steering gear assembly and pitman arm failed causing loss of control. Yh
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started. Recall work was not done properly. Screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall. Knocking started to occur in engine after vehicle was returned to me. Called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine. Was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws. Returned to shop noone was around to do the work. While driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up. Had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase. Had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship. I have been told I need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine. I am not satisfied with this solution. I feel that they have ruined my truck and I won't feel safe and secure in it anymore. Please contact me so I can explain further.
Steering gear box broke off of frame while driving truck out of driveway at home. Unable to steer truck, very very dangerous situation!! The dealer said that the bolts just broke off no sign of wear on bolts. Dealer was unable to explain why this happened.
A coupling broke on the steering rod causing a collision ,which resulted in minor injuries. The manufacturer has been notified. Mjs
Steering is very hard to control while driving. The vehicle would drift without warning. The engine needs oil every month. Had been to dealership numerous times to have problems repaired. They still exist.
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Steering problems; when turning right 10mph heard a noise.turned steering to right and left, wheel didn't respond.
While driving at 35 MPH inner tie rod came off, and the ball joints are trying to coming off.
Outer tie rod ends falling from sockets, causing sudden and total loss of steering.
Truck is used as family transportation, never been involved in any accidents. Tie rod end broke turning in to a parking lot. Towed to dealer. Finally got it fixed 9 days later, was told there was a national backorder on the part. Drove the truck 1 day before the other side tie rod broke - pulling out of my driveway at approx. 5m.p.h.. Towed again to dealer to have second tie rod replaced.
Vehicle experiencing problem with erratic operation of right side turn signal and stop light; whenever steering column tilt wheel is in an upright postion, the turn signal and stop light would work properly. If steering wheel is move below normal postion , the right side turn signal & stop light will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Reporting and seeking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
While backing out of the driveway the inner tie rod snapped in half. The dealer is aware of the problem. The tie rod has not been replaced.
1st service at 3000 mileage-A/C leaked twice; later - alignment at the back (bed) area was croocked due to shocks; built-in floor mats almost caused an accident when the gas pedal became stuck to the the floor mat while driving; lastly,power steering wheel locked itself while driving on the road and was unable to manuever/control the pick-up's steering wheels; joeten representatives concluded that power steering pump failed/broke.
While driving steering mechanism broke due to a faulty steering pinion bolt and clock spring which resulted in no steering control. Please provide further information.
Clutch failed.
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