2000 Ford F-150 steering problems

Filed May 22, 2025 · Steering · 192,699 miles · OR

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,699.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tie rod became detached without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 10, 2011 · Body, Brakes · NH

2000 ford f-150. Consumer states wheel rims started to rust out in one year *tgw the consumer also stated the bumper rusted out in one year, and the ABS light illuminated. The brakes were inspected several times, but no problem was found. The high beams would not come on, the plastic on the outside rearview mirror fell off, the dome light in the cab wouldn't come on, and the tailgate wouldn't close, the windshield wiper washer, wipers and heating system did not work. The power steering pump leaked all the time, the gear shifter wouldn't go into park. The fuel strap failed three years ago and caused the fuel tank to fall to the ground.

Filed Oct 20, 2011 · Steering · 395,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 395,000 and the current mileage was 395,004.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 26,000 miles · CO

I was traveling in neutral, downhill, at about 40mph through a shallow turn as I was exiting a highway. When I put the truck in 4th gear to accelerate, I had no power. The tachometer was at zero and I tried to turn on the hazard lights and begin braking, both failed to work. I had no lights or any other electrical power (it was daylight) I downshifted and turned to ease off the road, I had no power steering, then the steering wheel locked. I halted the truck with the e brake once I was slow enough and on the edge of the road. I tried to restart it several times but nothing would happen. The truck had zero electrical power. After about 15 minutes it started back up as if nothing was wrong. When I got it to john elway ford in denver co, the mechanics said the computer didn't log any errors and there was nothing they could do. I contacted ford and they refused to do anything. I contacted the bbb and they just reiterated fords policy. The problem has never been fixed since no one can find the reason for it. It has happened one other time to me in 2007 (I think).

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Seat belts, Steering · 70,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f series. The contact stated that the steering wheel began melting due to sun exposure. He also stated that the seat belt was inoperable. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the warranty expired. In addition, there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 165,000. Updated 11/24/08 *cn updated 11/26/08.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Steering · 187,000 miles · VA

While turning off major thorough-fare, tie-rod separated from the wheel causing loss of control. Truck skidded to a stop. I was fortunate it occurred in a parking lot and not into on-coming traffic. This is the 2nd rod to break on the f-150 in the past 18 months.

Filed Apr 9, 2008 · Steering · 101,586 miles · NY

While driving home from work on a two lane highway, I started to brake at around 45 MPH for a slowing vehicle in front of me. The truck started bucking and shaking violently. Luckily, I managed to turn into a gas station that was right there and stop. I got out and looked to see that the passenger side tie rod was broken.

Filed Apr 5, 2007 · Steering · 74,595 miles · IL

Tie rod failure, ball seperated from socket.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Airbags, Steering · 123,923 miles · WV · crash

Tl* - the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The contact stated that a collision occurred on a back road covered with snow. The contact stated that the shaft in the steering gear box to the pitman arm snapped. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the failure occurred and caused the crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contac did not know the extent of the damage. No police report was taken.