2000 Ford F-150: loss of power steering

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 Sep 9, 2003 · Engine · 00

Timing sensor gear and pulley broke, causing vehicle to stall and lose power steering.

Filed Mar 11, 2003 · Steering · 106,741 miles · NC

While driving at approximately 30 miles per hour I lost steering. When I got the truck stopped and looked under it I found the right tie rod had separated. The tie rod had stripped threads where it connects through the adjustment sleeve, the adjustment sleeve also had stripped threads.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Steering · AR

Right front tie rod end broke while driving 35 -40 MPH, cauding loss of steering control. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · CA · crash · 1 injury

Was driving vehicle 25mph on back road which was slightly to the left. Started turning steering wheel to follow road, and had no steering. Had to slam on brakes to stop, but vehicle failed to stop in time. Vehicle kept straight, and went up an embankment. This caused vehicle to flip over. Owner tried to brace himself by putting arm out, and vehicle rolled over owner's hand. Had emergency treatment. *ak the pitman arm came loose from the steering box.

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · NY

While turning into my driveway with brakes applied I lost power steering and power brakes totally, engine almost stalled. I immedialy put transmission in neutral and regained all power back. This happened to me twice. Will bring to dealer so the can document it.