1998 Ford F-150: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 4, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · 174,200 miles · OH

Failure was immediate, ford f150 fuel tank straps. While driving down the road apparently the tank straps gave way and the fuel tank dropped. Before coming to a stop and after catching some uneven pavement, fuel tank was pealed open and losing about 8 gallons gas. Fire dept was called and they cleaned up spill. Both straps broke and fuel tank is un-repairable. Updated 08/05/11 *bf the consumer stated he experienced other problems with the vehicle, such as a leaking power steering gear box, brake lines had to be replaced, there was a leak in the 4-wheel drive gear box, the muffler hangers, ball joints, tie rod ends and shocks all had to be replaced. Updated 08/11/1*jb

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Steering · MA

1-driving on highway-highway speeds, changed lanes 2-tie rod end separated, caused loss of control, swerved into breakdown lane 3-truck was delivered to repair station, tie rod end needed replacement **this is the second tie rod that has failed in this truck while driving. The first failure caused loss of control as well and was actually worse at slower speed.

Filed Jul 1, 2005 · Steering · 83,000 miles · NY

Dt: consumer filed a complaint before regarding a similar problem. Consumer did not have an odi number. While driving she turned into driveway to turn around and tie rod end broke off. This happened on june 30, 2005. This was a safety problem. Consumer did not know what caused the tie rod end to break.

Filed Jun 9, 2005 · Steering · 88,105 miles · NY

I was traveling 30 MPH when the tie rod of my 1998 f150 came apart.all of a sudden I had no steering period. There was no indication this was bad ,no bad tire wear, no shaking ,nothing. Between the towing ,replacing the part & an unneeded alignment iam out 200$ which is cheap cosidering what could of happened.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Steering · 140,000 miles · OH

1) driving and the first the right side wheel popped, then about a2 weeks later the left side popped 2) unable to move vehicle 3) had to buy new ball joints yes we still have the ones from the factory, the factory parts are not greasable, the new parts are

Filed May 17, 2005 · Steering · 58,000 miles · MA

Ford f150 drivers side outer tierod ball joint failed.the tierod completly seperated from steering knuckle. The truck was pulling into a parking lot. No damage to my vehicle. Replacement parts have been purchased and will be installed.

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Steering · 69,700 miles · ME

While making a left turn into a parking lot at 15 MPH or less, the consumer heard a loud noise and the consumer lost steering control. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that tie rod was broken and need to be replaced. *jb

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Steering · 46,450 miles · MI

While driving,the drive side tire rod sheared off. The driver was able to pull over. The consumer had the vehicle repaired at the nearest mechanic. Please fill in additional information. *nm the inner tie rod was separated and fell apart. The wheels turned in different directions.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Steering · WA

Right front tie rod broke in half and separated from the tie adjustor. *ak consumer lost control of vehicle after driving 25 MPH

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Steering · 58,254 miles · MI

Driving over railroad tracks appoximately 40 MPH, right outer tie rod end separated, causing loss of steering . I have replaced inner and outer tie rod ends on both sides of the vehicle. Old part was thrown away.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Steering · 120,600 miles · MI

I just read the article about ford truck owners having tie rod problems. I did receive a letter. I had one tie rod break two weeks ago, with no warning at all. I had not yet opened the letter.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Steering · 88,211 miles · OH

While pulling into a parking space front tie rods failed. As a result, steering became inoperative.