1997 Ford F-150: steering wheel locks up

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Steering · 207,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while at a stop sign and attempted to make a right turn, the steering wheel became hard and a pop sound emerged from the steering column. The vehicle was driven for approximately a half a block then the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then the contact called the dealer that advised him that the VIN was not part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired but the parts replaced were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Steering · 169,500 miles · CA

I just started having issues with my steering. I was turning right and my steering wheel locked up and I had to tug hard to unbind and regain control of my truck. I have not had an accident, but this just started happening and has happened several times while driving and turning.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving over a bump, the steering wheel seized and extreme force was required in order to control the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle by welding the steering shaft but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2007 · Steering · 92,214 miles · SC

Tl* - the contact has a 1997 ford pickup f150. The contact stated that on 01/22/2007 he was making a turn when the steering wheel locked and he ran off the road. This has happened at least three other times while he was driving. The contact stated that there was a plate in the column that is loose and could push up and down an inch. The weather was not a factor, and he was driving approximately 15 MPH at the time of the last failure. *ak updated 02/22/07

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Steering · OK

While traveling about 20 MPH the steering wheel locked up. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Consumer received recall 03v196000 concerning steering gear. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem still occurred, and had not been resolved.

Filed Dec 18, 2001 · Steering · OK

While driving 15-20 MPH steering wheel locked up, consumer was unable to turn steering wheel 360 degrees. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jun 29, 2000 · Electrical · GA

Ignition lock cylinder stuck in on position. Unable to start vehicle or shut off ignition. Had to disconnect battery to prevent drain. The plastic slide that activates the ignition switch broke while the ignition was in the "on" position, and the steering wheel lock does not work.

Filed Dec 30, 1998 · Steering · UN

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.

Filed Jan 7, 1998 · Airbags, Steering · TX · crash · 1 injury

Mfr # 97s86 the federal safety agency recall # 97v171000; consumer contacted the dealer to have recall work corrected. Work was corrected. However, the consumer was involved in an head-on collision traveling 15 MPH due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer also stated the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.