1997 Ford F-250: ball joint or control arm failure

8 of the 304 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 describe ball joint or control arm failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Ball joint or control arm failure by model year

2014
8
2013
2
2012
17
2011
20
2010
4
2009
3
2008
7
2007
1
2006
9
2005
6
2004
2
2003
1
2002
3
2001
2
2000
4
1999
10
1998
1
1997
8
1995
1
1994
3
1993
1
1992
1

What owners say

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 Sep 17, 2002 · Steering · CT

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.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · MI

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

Filed Sep 21, 2000 · Steering · NH

The tie rod end failed, while driving the ball separated from the cup, causing loss of control.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Steering · NH

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:

Filed Aug 13, 2000 · Suspension · VA

My tires were severely worn on the inside edges. I bought new tires and went to have the truck aligned. Virginia spring and alignment, arlington, va, 22213, informed me that my right front spring was dangerously weak and had caused the upper ball joint to become loose. They said every ford 250 diesel they see has this problem and that ford did not put strong enough springs on these trucks. Ford in fact had issued tsb-96-23-16 which called for adding a leaf to each front spring and realignment. They refuse to fix the defect in my truck because it has over 36,000 miles on it. If this spring fails, a 3/4 ton truck goes out of control.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Suspension · WY

Front suspension is underdesigned. Unable to support weight of powerstroke engine. Causing excessive tire wear and ball joint wear, and pulling to right

Filed Oct 6, 1998 · Suspension · MA

When driver applied the brakes the whole front end of the truck would bounce and the truck was hard to maintain. Also the front tires balded on the inside. The truck was looked at by a mechanic who stated that the ball joints were never greased by the factory. The ball joints have been replaced at owner's expense.