2006 Ford F-350: loss of power steering

5 of the 145 complaints about the 2006 Ford F-350 describe loss of power steering.

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

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers 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 Jan 12, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 115,000 miles · AZ

Shimmy in front end forces loss of steering control. Shimmy occurs at speeds over 50 MPH. Has nothing to do with tire pressure, contrary to ford motor company claims. This is a problem with the front end steering design and should be reviewed in greater detail by the federal safety agency and fixed with more than a letter from ford telling me to check the air pressure in my tires. Air pressure is perfect and the problem still exists.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Engine · 49,600 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated while applying the brakes to attempt a turn, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the oil pump was defective and the oil pressure was abnormally low. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,600.

Filed Aug 24, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 10,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f350 crew cab 4x4 which was purchased in 2005. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact lost steering control when the steering wheel began shaking excessively. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer also confirmed that there were no related recalls; however, there were technical service bulletins. The front end of the vehicle was replaced as well as previous repairs were performed to correct the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was 29,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 12,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The vehicle would crank, but not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the oil control module did not have enough pressure to start the motor. The dealer replaced the head gasket. The radio volume turned all the way up intermittently and was replaced. While driving between 5-10 MPH in tow haul mode, the transmission would not switch gears when making a left hand turn. The dealer updated the codes for the transmission; however, the failure continued. When the brakes were applied, there was a loss of steering. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 34,234.

Filed Oct 31, 2007 · Steering · IN · crash · 1 injury

Fax from senator transmitting letter for concerns with the steering on his 2006 ford pickup and ford's refusal to pay damages due to an accident. *kb the consumers daughter was coming into the curve, and as she turned the steering wheel, there was no steering control. She applied the brakes on the wet pavement and lost control of the vehicle which resulted in her sliding off the roadway striking several trees. The steering arm on the truck was broken, it appeared the arm broke as she started out on the turn.