2001 Ford F-350: steering wheel locks up

5 of the 160 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-350 describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

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

Steering wheel locks up by model year

2012
1
2008
4
2007
1
2004
1
2003
1
2002
2
2001
5
2000
6
1999
4
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Steering · 37,000 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-350. While driving approximately 35 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact and the driver of the vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · TX

While driving at low speed and applying the brakes steering wheel locked, and could not turn to the right or left. Dealer admitted there was manufacturer's defect. *ak steering locked also at high speed.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Steering · CA

While applying the brake the steering locked up. The vehicle would not steer or move. Please fill in additional information, dealer is aware of the problem. Ph

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Steering · NC

When applying the brakes, consumer states the steering wheel locks up. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · NY

When applying brakes hard at any speed steering locks up, even at stand still. Dealer stated vehicle was designed that way, and there was nothing he could do.