2001 Ford F-250: loss of power steering

6 of the 220 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-250 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2014
1
2013
2
2012
5
2011
5
2009
2
2008
8
2006
4
2005
5
2004
11
2003
1
2002
4
2001
6
2000
6
1999
6
1997
8
1996
3
1995
1
1994
3
1993
4
1992
3
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 94,703 miles · NC

While I was driving along a hilly, winding road the engine of my 2001 f-250 diesel 4x4 truck unexpectedly shut off. I lost steering and braking. There were no lights on the dash. There was no prior indication of any problem with the engine or electrical system. I've had the truck for 12 years at the time and never experienced any problem like this. I was very fortunate to have been able to get the truck to the road's shoulder. After the truck stopped I put the shift into park. The key was still in the run position. I simply turned it to the start position and the engine started right up. I took it immediately to the local ford dealer who ran diagnostics on the truck. They found no indication of a problem other than one battery's voltage was slightly low, but not out of acceptable range. I replaced both batteries as they were almost 3 years old. So far, I've not experienced this problem again.

Filed Oct 24, 2006 · Engine · 50,822 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while making a turn. The engine stalled and the power steering stopped functioning. There was no warning signal prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the cam sensor had failed. The manufacturer was notified. The consumer stated that this is a very common issue with this type of vehicle and feels as though this is a major safety issue. Updated 07/17/07

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Steering · 35,000 miles · FL

Vehicle loses power steering assist while driving at low speed or at at stop postion. The vehicle has been to the dealer, who was unable to resolve the probem.*ak the consumer stated that he can not trun the steering wheel when he has the brake on.

Filed Apr 3, 2002 · Locks, Steering · CA

Consumer stated there was a squeak in the steering wheel when making turns, also the steering was hard to adjust on tilt wheel.

Filed Oct 18, 2001 · Brakes · SC

The problem occurs when applying brakes which causes steering wheel to lock up, resulting in loss of steering control. This occurs at a low speed as well as at a complete stop. Dealer states that a "higher steering effort w/sitting still w/brakes applied" is normal. When ask to try it for himself, he refused. Leading me to believe it was impossible for them to use the "higher steering effort" theory. It is impossible to turn the wheel or steer when brakes are applied at a low speed or at a stop!!!

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Steering · NY

When applying brakes steering wheel locks up, causing loss of steering control. Consumer states dealer has not corrected problem. Please provide any further information.