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.
1999 Ford F-250 SD: ball joint or control arm failure
6 of the 249 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-250 SD describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
1999 ford f250 ball joints had to be replaced with grease fittings. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer stated had the ball joints had grease fittings on them, they would have lasted longer.
Dt: the ball joints on the front end failed. Consumer felt they used grease fittings. This would not happen. Called dealer, but warranty wxpired, and had yet to repair this problem.
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.
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.
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
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information regarding reports indicating some difficulty measuring rear axle pinion depth
- Some vehicles may require adjustment to the front end alignment settings to address tire-wear or vehicle...
- Exhibiting a squeaking noise in the front end suspension
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front suspension squeaking noise
- Concerns that the rear of vehicle is too high / low when towing some goose neck and 5TH wheel trailer...
- Some vehicles may exhibit clearance concerns when using the vehicle to tow some goose neck and 5TH wheel...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise from the front leaf springs
- Some 4X2 and 4X4 trucks may exhibit wheel alignment concerns including drift / pull right or left, tire...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-250 SD ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-250 SD?
6 of 249 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-250 SD (2%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford F-250 SD?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford F-250 SD
Tire blowout 29Stalling 13Fire or smoke 12Engine failure 10Adaptive cruise 8Brake failure 8Power steering loss 8Loss of power 7Fuel smell 5
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