1997 Ford F-250 steering problems

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Steering · 146,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f250. The steering column began shaking from left to right and then locked. The contact applied force to the steering wheel to unlock it and the shaft bearing failed. The dealer stated that the trust bearing was on back order and they did not know when the part would be available. The contact stated that this was the second failure he experienced with the steering. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 147,000 and failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Steering · 158,000 miles · OR

Power steering bracket broke. Unable to get part through any dealership or junk yard in the united states. Through numerous attempts to get this part I have found that so many have been sold recently that the supply has been exhausted. Therefore, it is now on back order until june. The part appears to be defective after 10 years, and is dangerous as it is associated with the steering and brakes if the motor is a turbo diesel.

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Steering · 99,400 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

My wife driving vehicle at approx. 35 MPH, after coming out of a slight curve in road and slowing for a stop sign, she lost all steering control of vehicle hitting a guardrail and going into a ditch. Inspection by an ase certified mechanic revealed that the output from the steering box broke between gear box and pitman arm causing a total loss of steering control. Truck is total. Vehicle is currently at lucas chevrolet, mt. Holly nj.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the consumer stated while at a stop sign, the steering wheel turned 360 degrees and the tires did not react. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, were it was determined this is the same problem as indicated in the federal safety agency recall # 03v196000, regarding the shaft sector. The vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb updated 2/24/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer about the problem. They explained that the failure was just a coincidence.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Engine, Seats · 55,000 miles · MO

While driving, the seat reclined which left the driver laying completely down. *jb the seat base assembly had broken on the driver's side front seat. *sc the tie rods had to be replaced. The consumer was unable to shift gears, because the shifter bolts had broke loose from the dash mounts, the head gaskets failed and the check engine light never illuminated. The hub/axle seals were replaced.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Steering · 90,200 miles · CA

While driving at low speed vehicle lost power steering. Consumer managed to drive home and repaired the power steering pump on his own. The dealership will be notified.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Steering · NC

The federal safety agency recall 03-v-196-000: on certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected. This vehicle has the same problem. However , it is not covered under recall due to the VIN. *ak

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Steering · 83,802 miles · CA

While driving steering failed. As a result, driver was unable to control the vehicle. Dealer stated that power steering hose blew off. No collision reported. *ak

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Steering · WA · crash

While driving 35 MPH and when vehicle was going around a bend the steering failed to respond, causing vehicle to crash into a guard rail. Both manufacturer and dealer were contacted.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Steering · 74,000 miles · NY

When driving steering wheel feels real loose. It moves very easily up or down without using the adjustment lever. Took vehicle to mechanic, and cause of problem has not been determined.