Ford F Super Duty power steering loss problems

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 197,000 miles · SC

While driving on interstate the vehicle turned off and had no steering nor brakes at 70 MPH luckily traffic wasn't to bad and I was able to coast to safety put the truck in park restarted the vehicle it took a few times to crank got it started pulled of the interstate as I was turning at the exit the vehicle shut off again loosing steering and brakes again.

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Engine · 96,000 miles · NM

Spark plug blew out while traveling on narrow mountain road causing engine to stall losing power steering. Steered into the mountain side to prevent head on collision. There have been several engine fires due to plug blowing out of cylinder head and fuel not properly burning.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 78,000 miles · FL

On april 5, I was in he process of stopping for a stop sign, when the engine stopped running. I was able to restart the truck. I drove less than 2 miles, turned the truck off and it would not restart. I had truck towed to autonation ford in st. Petersburg fl. Mechanic not on duty, but monday (april 7, 2014), service department called and said nothing showed up on their computer check, and was starting fine after a minor adjustment. I picked up the truck, drove less than 2 miles, when it stalled as I was in the process of coming to a stop, while my speed was about 30 MPH. Lost power steering but was able to maintain control. I was able to restart truck and returned to dealer. Told them I did not think I should have to pay for a second diagnostic test, since they had failed to find or fix the problem. On april 10, dealer called said they could not reproduce the problem and said it could be egr dirty or turbo boost. Since I had noticed turbo was not kicking in properly during acceleration from a stop, I told them to do both but to take off the $155 they had charged me for diagnosis. They agreed and my truck was returned to me on april 12, 2014. On april 13, the truck stalled when coming to a stop for a traffic signal. Lost power steering but was able to maintain control. Less than a mile later when slowing to make a turn, engine shutdown and I lost power steering. I was barely able to miss striking a house at the intersection. Truck stalled twice during the next 2 mile trip. I think this is a very dangerous problem and it is not being addressed by ford or it's dealer. Please investigate. *tr updated 10/2/2014

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 61,000 miles · CA

Severe vibration and complete loss of steering control after going over bump/rough area of road. This has happened four times. Near crash over side of mountain as vibration was so severe as to involuntarily change more than one lane. Braking insufficient during this period of severe vibration. Control of vehicle obtain only after speed reduction attained (not easily accomplished when it happens going downhill!) twice happened at 65mph and twice approximately 45mph. Ford dealer acknowledged familiarity with this problem, calling it the "death wobbles". Stated they had to replace the "old style" steering dampener with new. If it wasn't a defective part/design, why wouldn't they replace it with a duplicate of the original. No customer assistance as vehicle "too old"...even with only 61,000 miles.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Electrical · 34,958 miles · NJ

While towing a 13000 pound fifth wheel trailer with my truck (2004 f250 6.0l diesel engine) the engine shut off. I lost power steering and power brakes as a result. I was able to slow down and pull over to shoulder lane. After collecting my breath I tried to restart the vehicle. It started, but the engine light came on. The engine ran very erratic,RPM varied while sitting and as I attempted to drive it. I stopped again. Started again and nursed it home. Checked the code reader when I got home and found the code to be p2285, injection control pressure sensor low voltage.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Engine · 13,386 miles · CO

We are on our 4th engine at 67,000 miles. While we are driving, the truck will just shut down, start blowing out black and white smoke. We have no brakes, no steering and working in colorado it has happened while coming down mountains and hills. They've replaced every egr sensor at least twice, exhaust systems, the motor 4 times, you name it. Ford continues to fix the problem under warranty but refuses to take the truck back - one of these days we will not be so lucky and someone will get hurt or even killed when it shuts down the next time! This truck has been in the shop so far a total of 150 days since we purchased it in may of 2009. It is currently in the shop for it's 4th engine after being in the shop for a week to replace sensors and gaskets. Ford doesn't see this as a problem.

Filed Apr 22, 2007 · Engine · 35,000 miles · IL

2000 ford excursion with 7.3 power stroke diesel. Sudden stall of engine while driving. No warning, just quit while driving causing loss of power steering and power brakes which are necessary for adequate control of a vehicle of this size. Replacement of the camshaft position solved the problem. To date, and 260,000 miles on the vehicle, this sensor has failed three times. I now carry a spare sensor, and know how to replace it.

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · MA

This is a problem with f series diesel trucks. I have the 7.3 liter engine which is in many trucks. The failure occurs without warning. The engine simply stops. Usually,in my truck, it "restarts" by itself. If it does, the vehicle bucks. When it does not "restart", the engine is now off and I have to shift into neutral and crank the engine. In the meantime, I have no power steering and no power brakes. This is very dangerous in a crew cab, four wheel drive, diesel pick up truck. The last failure, some time in december, was at 30 miles per hour as I was about to enter i95 in biddeford, me. I crossed over the highway westbound on the entrance ramp and the truck died just as I hit the curve which rotates you 270 degrees to enter the southbound lane. I had all I could do to crank the wheel over and make the sharp turn. This problem is due to the cps or cam position sensor. It is a common problem. Just look in www.dieselstop.com at the forums. Drivers are carrying spares in the glove box!!! I am lucky that my problem is intermittent. For some folks, the truck dies and never restarts. My truck exhibits the problem every few weeks. This is a serious safety problem and needs to be addressed. The financial issues are also an unfair burden on the customer but the safety aspect of losing power at a critical moment is much worse.

Filed Aug 6, 2005 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · NM

My 2001 ford f-350 7.3 l power stroke diesel has been experiencing stalling, missing,cutting out, etc for about 6-8 months. The truck was taken to capitol frd in santa fe, nm on june 7, 2005 and picked up on june 11, 2005. The service technicians replaced a "relay" of some sort not knowing what the problem really was.(by their own admission).the truck still stalls, misses and cuts out. I do not want to continue taking my truck in for experiments to determine the cause of the problem. They are very nice and try to help but I cannot afford to buy fuel for them to recreate the problem. The last time was 4 days and 15 gallons of fuel. The truck has died while in motion on at least 6 different occasions and numerous times sitting at stop lights. When it dies in motion, I lose power steering and power brakes. Please help!!!

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 49,000 miles · AZ

With a light tap and release on the brakes, the entire front end starts violently shaking and the steering wheel begins to violently steer in left and right violent motions. Refuses to stop shaking until the truck comes to a complete rest. During this time I have no steering, or braking. This most notably happens while hauling a trailer (5th wheel or bumper tow), but has been duplicated by dealer without a trailer. While not being able to stop, had to use the trailer brakes (electronic), and downshifting, and some very tricky driving techniques to come to a safe stop. This has happened numerous times, vehicle was in for service to the front end earlier on do to excessive front tire wear which I believe was the onset of this hidden problem. A very dangerous situation, as this has happened to me on several mountain downgrades. Each time an accident was avoided do to my superior driving skills. Dealership, ford, and extended warranty company refuse to replace part that they adjusted and cover under warranty.(steering box, and linkage), that most definitely would have seen some excessive wear during the times that it was doing this. Very deadly situation, that needs to be addressed. Several witnesses to this are available at request. Happened on feb 29, feb 27, march 14, march 12, march 15, and so on... Took the dealer nearly 3 days with the vehicle to find this problem!