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.
1999 Ford F-350: loss of power steering
10 of the 411 complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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
While driving 45 MPH consumer lost power steering. This caused a collision. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Had vehicle towed to dealer.
Loss of power steering occurs when backing up to a trailer and braking at the same time. This has occurred since the truck was purchased new.
Consumer bought vehicle new. Two days later, she noticed that tire tread was warped. Every 8000 miles she had to replace the tires, and front end had to be realigned. Also, steering was hard to steer.
Engine died while traveling with wife and small children in truck on freeway. Following engine failure, brakes and steering became very difficult to manage while coasting off of freeway onto exit. Two of these instances occurred while driving on freeway within 2 months of each other. Engine began sputtering and then died completely within 10 seconds. The truck had to be towed to shamrock ford in dublin after each incident and no replacement vehicle was offered. After being fixed the 1st time there was a noticable lack of power and fuel consumption increased, leading to the second failure. I am very frustrated that the 40,000 dollar "dream truck" I purchased is a pile of unreliable junk. I bought a 5th wheel trailer to use with this truck and it is so unreliable that I am afraid to tow it anywhere. I will not allow my wife, who weighs 110 lbs, to take the kids anywhere for fear that she would not be able to control the vehicle if this occurred again. Do I have any recourse? Thank you, tony zwetsloot
Vehicle accident due to loss of steering ability. Mjs
While driving at highway speeds vehicle began to leak power steering fluid which caused loss of power steering control. Also, power steering hydraulic unit is connected to the power brakes which caused the brake pedal to travel nearly to the floor. Please give any further details.
When taking foot off the accelerator pedal and when the engine returns to idle, engine shuts down, causing loss of power steering and brakes. Please give any further details.
Vehicle pulling to the left upon application of the brakes causing loss of steering ability.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts
- Subject regarding 198196 bolt-on steering stops service group, all models 0307, HR0307A and HR1000A
- Concerns with steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts
- Experiencing steering wheel fight after hitting bumps or ruts in the road on some vehicles
- Some vehicles may experience a popping / squeaking noise in the steering column while turning
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped during the sub-assembly process.
- Risk
- If a rivet is not crimped, the flex joint can rotate on the shaft and there would be a reduction in or loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lower steering shaft rivets and replace any shafts with uncrimped rivets.
Recall number 98V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Ford F-350 power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1999 Ford F-350?
10 of 411 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford F-350 (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford F-350?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford F-350
Tire blowout 50Stalling 16No deployment 15Pulling 14Brake failure 9Loss of power 9ABS 8Jerking 7Ball joint 5Fuel pump 5
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