1999 Ford F-250 SD: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 29, 2007 · Engine · 146,489 miles · MO

My ford f250 diesel died three times while driving down the highway pulling a boat and trailer. All power steering and braking was lost when the motor died. There was no shoulder to move over to. Cars behind me became upset and would try to pass me under unsafe conditions as I tried to coast the truck to the nearest place to get off of the road. It was the cam position sensor that had failed. This is the second time the same failure has occurred. Both times leaving me in a very bad situation with a seven thousand pound truck with no power steering or braking.

Filed Dec 16, 2006 · Electrical · 72,860 miles · CA

1999 f250 super duty 7.3l diesel. Cps sensor failed and caused the engine to stall while driving 65 MPH on freeway. There was no power steering or brakes. Vehicle very hard to control. I replaced the cps sensor(f7tz-12k073-a- synchronizer) and repaired the problem. Very similar to the thick film ignition issues from the past. The old part is available to the federal safety agency.

Filed Nov 16, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

I own a 1999 ford f250 7.3 turbo diesel. I have had the cam positioning sensor go out on the truck. When this happens, the truck just stops running. I was traveling on the freeway in los angeles. When this happens, there is no power steering, power brakes and the engine may or may not start up again. This is certainly a safety hazard. I know that this is not uncommon for this to happen with this engine. I think ford should recall this part and replace it with something better.

Filed Nov 8, 2006 · Steering · 234,000 miles · MO

1999 ford f-250 sd (super duty diesel) pickup truck. On 11/07/06, the pickup truck was being operated on a paved highway in missouri. When the driver attempted to negotiate a curve, the steering failed, the truck continued straight (off-course), but driver was able to gently bring vehicle to a rolling stop. There was no impact or harsh driving involved. Inspection revealed that the hardened ("never supposed to break") steel bolt that connects the long tie rod to the pitman arm was completely broken in two. The failure of this bolt caused the complete loss of steering to the entire vehicle, causing the vehicle to continue on its straight course, until being brought to a halt by the driver. Inspecting mechanic was surprised by the complete failure of the vehicle's steering system.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Steering, Suspension · 51,000 miles · NY

Vehicle was backing out of a driveway and the steering wheel snapped. The pitman arm disengaged, causing the vehicle to lose steering power. Owner called the dealer for the part, but the dealership did not have the part. *ak pitman arm was replaced. Consumer adds all 4 ball joints need to be replaced.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Steering · 100,000 miles · OK · crash

I drive a ford f-250 crew cab super duty. I was driving down a main city street at 30 MPH when the steering gear sheared off, causing no steering control of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the mechanics urged us to contact ford due to this being a manufacturer's defect. The steering gear, shock, inner tie rod end, pitman arm, drag link, sway bar bracket, and link kit were replaced. Due to no control, I also side-swiped 2 parked cars.

Filed May 3, 2002 · Steering · CA · 2 injuries

While driving, there was a loud noise and when the insured tried to swerve the wheel did not turn as fast as it should have, the insured was involved in a rear end collison, the insured believes the power steering failed, there were 2 injuries.*yh claim#55-s326-674

Filed May 3, 2002 · Steering · MO

While driving there was no steering, the vehicle crossed an inbound lane and went into a ditch, tire was blown and tie rod had broken. The insured stated that sector shaft in steering box sheared off causing the accident. *yh claim# 25-5439-822