While driving 40 MPH, vehicle suddenly began to shake violently. Mechanic found that tie rod had broken off due to premature failure. Consumer is aware of similar vehicles experiencing the same problem. Tie rod ends were replaced and front end alignment was performed.
1997 Ford F-250 steering complaints
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While driving down hill left front tie rod had come off. Left front wheel almost came off, causing vehicle to shake. Mechanic repaired tie rod and replaced ball joint.*ak
Right side outer tir rod end came apart. Vehicle went off the road struck a mail box and power pole and low voltage pedastel and pulled power line from neighboring house. Causing damage to house.
Loss of power steering while pulling into a parking lot. Problem was due to a erupted high pressue hose fitting into power steering pump; dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Pitman arm assembly. I have an f-250 "light duty" 3/4 ton. I have a noise from the pitman arm assembly/gear box. I contacted a local dealership and the service manager indicated no recall on that component. However, he did say there was a recall on the expedition because of pitman arm problems. I understand that a dealership needs to lubricate this mechanism. I am concerned about steering safety and if the expedition was recalled, is this similar. Please respond via email. Thanks
Steering wheel has become very loose, will no longer tilt upward, feels like it will come off, dealer said vehicle was out of warranty.
This incident occurred 2 different times, with both front tires in july of 99 and 00. Being that this happened twice on 1 vehicle and happened in such a critical area as the steering, I feel that there must have been more than 1 vehicle to which this has occurred. I feel obligated to report this as there has been no recall on these parts even though it happened to us twice on the same vehicle at low mileage. We were very fortunate that it happened at low speed. Your prompt attention would be greatly appreciated because we feel that there are lives at stake.
The tie rod end failed, while driving the ball separated from the cup, causing loss of control.
At 25 MPH the vehilce tie rod pull apart.....dealer notified and informed that was not cover under a mfr's recall. Please provide any further details:
When driving steering was not responsive. Had a lot of play in the steering wheel. Also, front end felt like was not rolling freely, and no adequate steering control. Contacted dealer and manufactur. They didn't have the equipment to align the front end.
The vehicle has no adequate hydraulic filter on the release valve within the steering gear box to prevent valve comtamination and failure, causing the steering gear box to explode and total loss of power steering which resulted in an accident. Consumer had it analyzed by douglas b. Chisholm assc. Inc which determined the defect. Please attach the additional information.
Bolts on the power steering box broke in half causing loss of steering control.
While driving the vehicle has loss of steering without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
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