While driving steering sector shaft broke, causing loss of steering.
1999 Ford F-250 steering complaints
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When making a turn power steering return line popped out causing loss of steering capabilities, this occurance almost resulted in an accident .*ak
While turning into driveway at 30 MPH the tie rod end fell off.*ak
Steering wheel would lock up whenever brakes are appliied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Steering sector shaft broke. It happened just as consumer pulled off the freeway. No injuries were sustained.*ak
Consumer started vehicle/applied brakes, and heard a noise. She turned wheel and heard another noise. Had vehicle towed to dealer, who replaced a power steering gasket. A few weeks later, consumer noticed a leak, dealer replaced power steering pump.
I would like to know about the idle arm control valve. What it is used for and why it would go bad?
The power steering went out and the brakes were not working properly, the vehicle shook very hard when the brakes were applied. In july of 2000 the newspaper in beckley, wv , the register-herald, ran an article that the federal safety agency reports that the ford f-series super duty truck had problems of losing their steering and brakes. And they could go out without any warnings. That happened to my truck. Ford denies knowing anything about it. What do you know about the report? I have asked to talk to ford engineers and have been refused. What can you do about this? What do you know about this?
My truck was involved in a accident. Mention was made by the driver that the steering column seemed to go out. I ignored his comments and simply assumed that he was driving too fast and lost control. On may 11, 2001 I read an article in the kansas city star that indicated your agency was opening an investigation into "fractures in the steering gear shaft of ford f-series super duty trucks. I faxed the article to the shop repairing my truck. Henry mills, mills automotive, marshall, missouri, inspected the vechicle, called me back almost immediately informing that this sector had broke on my truck. He contacted the local ford dealer, who I understand went and looked at the vechile and informed mr. Mills that ford had not issued any bulletins on the problem and could do nothing about it at this time. I decided I should bring this to your attention. Please keep me informed of your findings.I
Brakes comepletely release when applied and hitting bump in road,must depress pedal to the floor to stop,on several occaisions.I've had three near accidents in past 30 days.
Driver was preparing to enter parking space when vehicle suddendly lost all power brakes and steering possibly caused by hydroboost unit loss. *ak consumer states this is the second time the power steering unit has been replaced.
Loss of control caused by steering sector shaft failure, body damage to the vehicle due to loss of control. Cj
The consumer accelerated from a stop to make a left turn the vehicle suddenly turned right midway in the turn, the vehicle hit a guard damaging right control arm, axle mount, right headlight and fender, the consumer believes this accident occured due to faulty steering component. Nlm
While driving the hydro boost failed causing loss of steering and brakes causing the truck to drift into ditch resulting in damage to the side panel, the consumer believes the brakes and steering should not be designed to be controlled by a common unit. Nlm
Steering shaft is clicking in column when turning to lfet or to right. Please provide further information.
While driving down a road and putting foot on brakes steering wheel locked up. Vheicle has ABS on back brakes only.
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I suffered closed head trauma with amnesia in the accident. The truck had no grass or dirt on the front undercarriage. The front body clip was destroyed as well as the side doors and bed. The left wheel steering linkage was sheared off. Turning the steering would not turn the wheels. I read in the paper that you have upgraded investigation on steering problems in this model.
6 alignments in 24,000 miles, a broken 14mm suspension bolt, a steering gearbox failure, 3 sets of brakes & rotor/caliper replacement indicates major design/material & quality problems. The vehicle has also left me stranded 5 times for other not listed engine related failures. Ford customer relations is useless, could care less & is non-supportive.
While driving at approximately 35-40 MPH and pulling a normal load, driver applied brakes when the steering shaft broke unexpectedly, causing loss of control, resulting in an accident.
Loss of power steering and brakes on 5% down grade. After stopping safly due to trailer brakes and exhuast brake. Restarted engine and both returned. Towed to bottom of grade. Dealer in south lake tahoe checked with no indication of a fault.
After making a turn steering wheel will not self center. The dealer has repaired vehicle on several occasions; however, the problem still exists. Ford denies that there is a problem. *ak
While traveling 50 MPH, and as a result of making a sudden stop, consumer experienced loss of steering. Dealer has been notified and refuses to work on this until ford autorizes. *ak.et.
The failure is that steering locks up when brake is applied. The harder the brake is depressed the harder it is to turn the wheel, until a point is reached when the steering wheel can no longer be turned.
While making a turn either left or right the steering column will pop out. Consumer is concerned about this situation.
Powersteering hose broke, causing a leakage. When the consumer applied the brakes, there weren't any brakes. Consumer pressed hard on the brakes, and after a delay, the brakes kicked in.
Linkage came apart. Drag link and sleeve were stripped at threads. Replaced drag link and adjusting sleeve.
While driving a bolt broke out of the steering manual shaft sector, causing vehicle to lose control.
While driving at 60 MPH driver pushed the front steering sensor button on the gear switch and vehicle lost all power, including power brakes and steering. Vehicle was put into neutral to start again / come to a stop.
When driving at any speed and when getting off the road and back on, steering wheel is difficult to maneuver and driver loses control. Dealer is not aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
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