2000 Ford F-350 steering problems

Filed Oct 25, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · TX

The death wobble. Hitting a bump - no matter the size and without warning - may cause your entire vehicle to wobble/shake uncontrollably and loose ability to steer. You’re only recourse is to let off of the accelerator and TRY to hold the truck in the lane and pray you don’t have to brake or make a turn. It has happened multiple times but the worse was while traveling I-10 in San Antonio, Texas while pulling a horse and trailer.

Filed Feb 16, 2020 · Steering · GA

There is a serious issue with the steering that my mechanic says is called the death wobble'. I was driving down the road and the steering began to wobble uncontrollably. My front tires are new, steering component all tight and inflation is accurate. I pulled to the aide of the road and almost crashed. The 'wobble' occurs sporadically and is not predicable. It has occurred 6-7 times in the two years I have owned the truck. I am extremely concered as it is my only transportation. My mechanic is saying it is a manufacturer defect and ford needs to address.

Filed Feb 10, 2006 · Steering · 336,169 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated since purchase the vehicle has a shimmy in the front end passenger side. This occurs at 35-45 MPH, when the tires have at least 10,000 miles worth of wear. The tire brand has been changed multiple times and the type of tire does not affect the problem. The vehicle has not been to a dealership or mechanic, but the contact replaced the tie rod end twice, center link, and spindle on the passenger side. These efforts have not corrected the problem.

Filed Apr 4, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 22,300 miles · GA

While driving 5-70 MPH consumer lost power steering/braking. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Deaalership repaired the power steering and brake components, but the consumer was still having the same problems.

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Steering · FL

The driver applied the brakes,and the vehicle suddenly started vibrating uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the passenger side tire rod needed replacement. This vehicle was not on recall. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 63,424 miles · CA · crash

Lost steering and brakes towing a trailer on an off ramp. High way 80 in wamsutter wy. Sudden loss of steering and brakes at the same time seems to be unsafe to me. To happen on a high way off ramp towing a trailer makes it even worse.

Filed Aug 25, 2003 · Steering · KY

Consumer noticed while driving a bad smell coming from under hood due to power steering fluid spraying onto manifold.

Filed Apr 18, 2003 · Steering · OR

While driving the steering failed without warning.

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Steering · PA

The consumer was backing up in a parking lot and without prior warning his power steering went out. Also there was a knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Ts

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Steering · UT

Loss of power steering at low speed when applying the brakes. This makes it impossible to steer the truck when trying to brake and steer at the same time. My wife is not strong enough to steer the truck and I am just able to move the steering wheel slightly.