2004 Ford F-250 SD: loss of power steering

6 of the 254 complaints about the 2004 Ford F-250 SD describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 51,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2026
1
2020
4
2019
17
2018
5
2017
19
2016
6
2015
2
2012
2
2010
1
2009
1
2008
3
2007
1
2006
6
2005
7
2004
6
2003
6
2002
11
2001
13
2000
5
1999
8
1997
2
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Engine · 114,000 miles · CO · crash

Car died while going through a intersection, lost power steering causing me to almost hit a pedestrian and wreck in to the curb almost hitting the stop light pole as well.

Filed Feb 12, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 112,000 miles · GA · crash

Tl*- the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 super duty and stated that while driving between 40-50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without prior warning. The stalling seemed to occur when the engine had not warmed up completely. He did research online and felt that this vehicle should be covered under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v270000 concerning electrical system: wiring. He took it to the dealer, and they stated that the vehicle did not fall within the recall due to the VIN. The current and failure mileage were 112000.*ak the consumer stated an accident occurred. The consumer attempted to stoop the vehicle, but the brakes and steering became stiff. Updated 03/07/07.

Filed Sep 5, 2006 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated twice the vehicle jumped into four-wheel drive on its own causing the vehicle to lock up. When this occurred, the steering was very difficult to put into gear. The first time this occurred, the dealership installed a vacuum pump assembly. The second time, the dealership determined the motor on the transfer case needed to be replaced.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Engine · 4,200 miles · VA

Dt: while driving the truck shut off and just completely died. The driver was unable to control the vehicle because there were no brakes and no power steering. As a result the truck veered into oncoming traffic. Once the vehicle stopped the driver had to restart the truck. The key had to be turned back to neutral ,then try to restart. The truck was just at the dealership a week before this happened for a blown radiator hose. Ford has been notified of this incident, but will not return the consumer's phone call. The consumer is still trying to be in contact with ford customer service.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Engine · 11,000 miles · GA

Consumers vehicle stalled intermittently. While driving vehicle died in the middle of an intersection. Consumer lost power steering and power brake control. There were no reported injuries.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Engine · CA

While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled without any warning. As result the vehicle loss of steering, and the brakes. The dealership technician, indicated to the consumer sorry we can't duplicate the problem. The manufacturer have been notified of the problem.