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.
1997 Ford F-250 suspension complaints
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Balljoints grinding, metal on metal, failure due to unserviceable type balljoints from the factory.
The front springs on this heavy duty truck began collapsing after approximately 14-months of service. The condition wears the front tires excessively and does not make the vehicle handle properly. The condition was brought to the attention of the dealership, don vance ford, marshfield,mo. And all that has been achieved is trips to the dealership and discussions with ford customer assistance. I have looked at several f250 vehicles with the 7.3 l and 460 motor packages and they are experiencing the same problem as I have. Ford has obviously recognized the problem I am experiencing as the twin I-beam is no longer available on the 1999 model f250's.
Vehicle has been experiencing ongoing vibration problem. Whenever a right turn was made, a grinding sound would come from the wheel. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still occurring. Asking the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Front suspension is underdesigned. Unable to support weight of powerstroke engine. Causing excessive tire wear and ball joint wear, and pulling to right
While driving front torsion bar broke. The dealer has been notified.
The torsion bar sheared off, causing vehicle to lose control and sway suddenly.
While driving on wet pavement at any speed and applying brakes, the brake's felt like they were not working and would lock up. Also, the rear end of the vehicle would come out from behind.
Lug nuts failed. Yh
When turning or driving up a hill or uneven ground can hear a popping/knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer put vehicle into the shop for repair work. When the consumer got the vehicle back the problem was not fixed, the problem was still there. When consumer drove vehicle could still hear the noise, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Consumer noticed the left rear spring broke, causing vehicle to virbrate at any speed.
Torsion bar, which controls the stability of the vehicle, sheared off, causing a loss of vehicle control. *ak
In may 1997 I purchashed this vehichle new. My problems began with a torn seat cover and deffective sun visors. Those problems were fixed. Due to the distance from my residnce to st. Helens auto center, I began taking my vehichle to land mark ford, located at 12000 s.s. 66th ave. Tigard,or. 97281. On july 27, 1998 I took the vehichle to landmark because of a poping noise in the front suspension. The noise was verified. No repairs done at that time. On august 05, 1998 I took the vehichl to landmark for poping noise, noise was verified. Landmark found the crossmember loose, tightened front suspension bolt, leaf spring u-bolt, a-arm to frame bolts, replaced #2 huck rivet, loosened and ajusted tranny crossmember. Thier invoice states "retest ok." on august 12, 1998 vehichle was taken into landmark for poping noise in front end, and because the vehichle pulls to the left. Alighnment was off and set to speks. On september 12, 1998 vehichle was taken to landmark for poping noise in front suspension. They replaced.
Since approximately 20000 miles vehicle will without warning develope an extreme shaking in the front end. Vehicle will continue to violently wobble until brakes are applied and vehicle is slowed to a speed of 20-30 miles per hour. This occurs without warning at all speeds from 30 to 70 miles per hour. Inspections at alingment shops, failed to reveal any failed components. A recent inspection at a ford garage also revealed no damaged components but I was informed that a technical service bulletin issued on the 1-ton 4 wheel drive was applicable to this vehicle and that pursuant to this bullitin a factory recommended fix was installed at my cost. Be aware that on 2 seperate occasions I asked dealership service personnel if there was an inherrent problem with the suspension of this vehicle, both times I was told they had no such knowledge. This resulted in unneccessay expenses at alignment shops , the replacement of tires and shocks, and the continued operation of a dagerously unfit vehicle. Only upon my issistance to the dealer that this vehicle could not be safely opperated was the existance of said technical service bullitin acknowledged and the factory fix installed, again at my cost.
The vehicle veers towards the right when it's in operation. The manufacturer has been contacted. Also, replaced front left hub cap, and twist in frame.
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.
These vehicles with the power stroke diesel engine has an independent front suspension that was underdesigned to handle the weight of the vehicle. This design does not allow the vehicle's front end alignment to stay and vehicle is always pulling.
Front end misalignment causing vehicle to vibrate and premature wear of tires. In addition, belt tensioner roller makes noise when vehicle is started, and popping noise from cab when driving over uneven surfaces due to cab mounting bolts to frame being loose.
Vibration and pulling, causing premature wear of the tires.
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