1999 Ford F-350 steering problems

Filed Jul 7, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · CA

This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · Steering · 190,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. The contact stated that while the owner was operating the vehicle, the power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact indicated that the power steering assist was available while turing the steering wheel to the left however, was not available while turning the steering wheel to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 130,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. While the contact's father was driving 55 MPH, he swerved to avoid striking another vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, the driver's side tires did not stop and the steering seized. As a result, the driver struck a tree and the vehicle rolled into a ditch. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's father sustained blunt force trauma to the torso and was fatally injured upon impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 18, 2012 · Steering · 145,000 miles · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, the power steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the vehicle was inspected. The technician advised the contact that the failure was caused by crystallization of the steering shaft, which was fractured. The failure and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 02/15/12*lj the consumer stated there was no road hazard to cause the steering shaft failure. Updated 02/17/12

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Steering · 11,000 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

While driving 45 MPH consumer lost power steering. This caused a collision. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Had vehicle towed to dealer.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Steering · 29,000 miles · RI

Consumer states steering column has a resistance in the wheel, and does no return to the center after turning.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Steering, Transmission · NY

Defective transmission in 1999 f350 series trucks. *mr the consumer replaced the first transmission while the vehicle was still under warranty, at the time, ford installed a re-manufactured transmission per company policy. For that transmission the consumer purchased an extended warranty. Almost one year later a second transmission was placed in the vehicle. Another ford dealer in iowa stated that the re-manufactured transmission was defective from the start and that a part of it was egging when it should have been round. The power steering pump had to be replaced within the first 2k miles. The consumer requested that ford should cover the cost spent on the repair(s). *scc

Filed May 28, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · CA · crash

Steering froze while making a left turn. Could not straighten steering wheel. This caused consumer to hit another auto's door head on. Also the brakes did not work, lost complete braking power.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Steering · 84,000 miles · AL

The consumer was informed the tie rod had rotted out and the sleeve was about to fall off. There was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer's vehicle was not affected.

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Consumer heard a growling noise while driving, dealer determined that front ball joints had to be replaced at 26700 miles. On 16 july 2002, consumer heard noise in front end again, ball joints were being replaced. *ak the tie rod also failed and was replaced.