Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. When the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel, it made a cracking and popping noise. In addition, the steering wheel could be lifted up from the anchorage and tilted to the left and the right. His VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 03v196000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector), although he received a recall letter in 2008. He was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer (ford of america) that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 170,000.
1997 Ford F-150: clunking or noise when steering
10 of the 2,746 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-150 describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
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Pe 01 033 : steering column : noise would appear when making a turn. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Front steering makes squealing noise when turn steering wheel.
Steering linkages make popping noises at low speeds & on rough roads. The noise is louder when turning wheel. Developed a lot of play in steering wheel. Problem occurred after warranty ran out. Will be taking vehicle back to dealer.
Steering wheel clunks when accelerating and decelerating, and when on bumpy pavement.
While driving the steering column makes an very loud noise. Manufacturer said that this was under investigation.
Steering shakes and makes noise when turning or when vehicle hits a bump.
Steering column makes a knocking noise when driving.
Failure of the steering wheel, when driving the steering wheel makes a knocking/grinding sound, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04L19 - tie rod inspection procedure
- Power steering leak - service tip
- Whine from power steering
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Reduced power steering assist and/or power steering leaks when driven in temperatures equal to or less...
- Steering -alignment-toe set procedure service tip
- Information regarding steering gear leaks from input shaft seals
Related recalls
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. Owner notification began on may 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 03V196000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Ford F-150 steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 1997 Ford F-150?
10 of 2,746 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford F-150 (0%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 210Tire blowout 127Engine failure 121Adaptive cruise 118Knocking 81Overheating 71Ball joint 69Wipers 62No deployment 60ABS 53Brake failure 51Fuel leak 51Power steering loss 36Stalling 32Check engine light 31Grinding brakes 21Misfire 20Sudden acceleration 18Water leak 18Door locks 17Won't start 17Pulling 16Hesitation 14Won't shift 14Headlights 13Fuel smell 12Seat belt 12Airbag light 11Harsh shifting 11Transmission failure 11Coil spring 10Jerking 10Steering lock-up 9Loss of power 8Premature wear 8Rollaway 5
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