2000 Ford F-350 SD steering problems

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Steering · 253,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and making a right hand turn, he lost control of the vehicle causing him to crash into someone's mailbox. The contact stated that the power steering became extremely loose and the brakes also failed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was later towed home. The tow truck driver informed the contact that the power steering hose looks as if it fractured, which may have possibly caused the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 253,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 51,340 miles · VA

Loss of power steering and power braking making driving very difficult and extremely dangerous.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 106,000 miles · UT

Inlet for turbo was mis positioned and ate thru power steering pump and hose, causing sudden loss of steering control and brakes.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Steering · 40,000 miles · ID

While trying to brake at any time the vehicle steering locks up (the pump does not support the pressure for the brakes and steering). After contacting several mechanics this is a ford diesel common problem and there has not yet to be a correct fix.

Filed Oct 19, 2005 · Steering · 96,000 miles · 00

On september 30, 2005 I emailed ford my concern with the power steering hose failure on my 2000 f350 truck ([xxx], 153,440 km). I subsequently spoke to their customer service representative, and to the supervisor in that department, and could not believe the run-around I received regarding my concern. They claimed they had no access to performance records on vehicles and could not comment on my concern. They simply tried to bounce me back to the dealer, with whom I had already discussed my concern. The dealer advised I communicate with ford's customer service department and provided me with the email address. Here is what happened. When backing out of my driveway, the power steering and power brakes failed, leaking power steering fluid all over the driveway. Had the vehicle towed to jubilee ford in saskatoon, saskatchewan for repair. The high pressure line to the hydro-boost was replaced at a cost of $292.70. I was told the nut at one end of the hose failed. I kept the old hose. My concern is very simple. Because of the very serious consequence of this (losing steering and brake control) happening while driving (ie. Accident causing injury or death), has this occurred with other super duty trucks and should there be a recall for this failure? Ford's engineering department must keep records of this type of failure, as it applies to 1999-2005 super duty trucks, and hence ford should be able to provide a straight forward answer. I have not been able to obtain this from them. *nm updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Steering · 100 miles · NH

My f350 diesel 4x4 has the steering shut down in traffic, seems like the power steering pump is also the ABS brake booster. When the brakes are applied the steering assist stops. With the weigh of the diesel engin it is impossible to turn the steering wheel more than a quarter turn when the brake is applied. I need to roll several feet without brake applied in order to turn, pump replaced @ 20k mi no better. The situations is getting worse...no solution in sight

Filed May 27, 2005 · Steering · 95,870 miles · MI

Dt: the steering shaft (power steering gear box output shaft) snapped off while approaching a stop sign at about 35 MPH. When this happened the vehicle did stop with no accident. I am in the process of fixing this problem.

Filed Nov 26, 2004 · Steering · 21,000 miles · PA

When you press the brake pedal the steering wheel locks up . When you release the brake it release the steering wheel. 2000 ford f350 superduty diesel has done this since owned truck approx. From 2003 to current.

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Steering · 1,000 miles · CT

2000 f350 4x4 extended cab had steering problems since day one. Truck would wander at all speeds. Dealer finally replaced steering gear box at my request and at my cost and truck now steers as it should. This part should be a warranty part.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Steering · 63,000 miles · AK

While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and the reservoir pump failed. Dealer notified. *ak the power steering hose blew out from the power steering reservoir to the hydro booster. *jb