2000 Ford F-350: loss of power steering

17 of the 304 complaints about the 2000 Ford F-350 describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2014
2
2012
4
2011
2
2009
1
2008
9
2006
5
2005
2
2004
7
2003
3
2002
2
2001
6
2000
17
1999
10
1997
5
1996
1
1995
4
1994
3
1993
3
1992
6

What owners say

Filed Sep 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering assist and the brakes failed without warning. On another occasion, the vehicle became resistant to accelerating attempts as the contact exited a driveway and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the injectors were defective and the injector device module (idm) had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not provided.

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 Mar 31, 2004 · Engine · 64,000 miles · AZ

While driving at low speeds idler arm on serpentine belt loosened and the belt came off. This could have resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. *ak

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 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.

Filed Jul 7, 2002 · Electrical, Steering · NV

Tire failed on asphalt, no load, no warning. Total separation , only bead the tire tread left. No road hazard at time. Same as two previous firestones tires, not the same type or year. Electrical system: diesel would die out for a few seconds, then came back on by itself. Loss of steering and all power during lost power or curves and hills. Ford reprogrammed computer after several visits there.

Filed Nov 22, 2001 · Steering · MD

Power steering assist goes away when applying brakes. Very annoying, and if I ever had to stomp the brake pedal at speed and need to swerve, turn, etc. I believe it could potentially be fatal to someone. From the information I have read this is a pretty widespread problem with these trucks and needs to be corrected. They are much too big and heavy to not be able to steer correctly.

Filed Aug 5, 2001 · Steering · ND

Lose power steering assist at low speeds with brakes on. Difficult to steer and have come close to hitting other vehicles.

Filed May 11, 2001 · Steering · AL

While making a turn about 10 MPH steering wheel locked up without prior warning. Found out there was no power steering fluid in vehicle.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Steering · TN

Steering wheel would whine whenever wheel moved while traveling at 25 MPH or more. Problem caused loss of steering and brakes when occurring. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem could not be duplicated. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Steering · WI

When the truck is placed under hard braking conditions, it loses power steering and becomes very hard to steer and control. This is very evident when hauling cargo or pulling a trailer. The problem has been confirmed by two ford dealers, but ford will not authorize any repairs because they say this is a normal condition. I don't know if my truck is bad or if all f-350 have this problem. The loss of steering will cause an accident very soon. The only reason a person would by a truck of this size is to haul cargo or pull trailers. Like I said, ford has been notified by two dealers about this problem, but they will not do anything to fix it. Thanks.