1999 Ford F-250 suspension problems

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Suspension · 189,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. While driving above 30 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the left and right. The wheel bearings wore through the driver side 4 wheel axle. The 4 wheel axle needs to be replaced. The wheel bearing hubs were replaced four times. The failure mileage was 189,000 and current mileage was 196,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · OR

1999 ford f-250 with transmission problems. Consumer had this problem repaired. She was then informed that there was a tsb that she never knew about. Ford is refusing to reimburse her for the repairs. *kb the consumer stated the manufacturer was fully aware of the transmission problem, but failed to notify their customers. The problem was the fluid would overheat during severe duty and wear out the torque converter, which resulted in the radiator, cooler lines and hoses for the transmission to be replaced. The stabilizer bar link and battery were replaced.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Suspension · 131,000 miles · TX

When driving uphill in the rain rear of the vehicle fishtailed when braking.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Suspension · GA

When driving front end shakes and shimmies excessively, almost causing consumer to lose control of vehicle.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Body, Engine · 4,678 miles · WI

The vehicle pulled to the left and the right, the tire were cupping on the edges, the cloth seat were wearing, the radius arms were loose, the lights were inoerative, there was a squeak in the cowel, the engine experienced gasket and seal problems, however once the engine was replaced, it burned oil fast.*scc

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Suspension · MN

The right and left ball joints began freezing last summer. The vehicle began to wander and it became increasingly difficult to keep it in my lane of traffic. The problem came on slowly but was first noted by me last summer. This summer it got to the point that it was unsafe to drive because attempting to get the wheels to move slightly resulted in too much movement leading to constant attempts to correct the over-correction. The dealer readily diagnosed the problem as frozen ball joints and required that I pay for the repairs despite the fact that the problem began well before the warranty expired. A dealership employee informed me that they were replacing many of these parts under warranty due to premature failure. The original part did not have any provision to lubricate the joint. The replacement part has a fitting to lubricate it. Obviously ford made a design change in this part and are not telling owners about the problem. At nearly $1000.00 to repair it, some owners may choose to delay or forgo replacement and continue to drive the truck when it is unsafe to do so. As a rule, ball joints should be expected to go double the mileage at which mine required replacement. My calls to ford resulted in no admission of fault on their part. The steering on the truck was so bad that neither my wife or I felt that it was safe to drive at highway speeds.

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

Ball joint is worn out, and at 20mph front and rear brake pads fell onto the ground. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Filed May 20, 2002 · Suspension · WV

Excessive shaking and loss of control while driving, vehicle been to the dealer on four occasions, and the problem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 6, 2002 · Suspension · NJ

When making turns there was a loud squeaking in front of vehicle. After inspecting vehicle consumer noticed both front lower ball joints had to be replaced. Consumer replaced ball joints.

Filed May 21, 2001 · Suspension · PA

While driving the vehicle becomes very unstable whenever there is a change in surface material, ie. Expansion joints, causing the vehicle to shake uncontrollably and causing the driver to veer off the road into the median strip. Nlm