Ford E-250 steering problems
23 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
272 owner complaints analyzed
73 distinct recall campaigns
59,555 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 161 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
23 of 272 complaints match this topic (8.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10068368 · 2004-05-05 (May 5, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAYTHE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD THE WINDSHEILD WAS 3 INCHES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN INSPECTING THE HOOD I FOUND THAT THE METAL THAT THE HOOD CATCH GRABS ON TO TORE OUT I OWN 3 92 FORD VAN 1 E 150 AND 2 E 250 I CHECKED THE HOODS ON THEM ,AND FOUND THAT THEY TO ARE READY TO BRAKE TO THE SHEET METAL THEY USE CRACKS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10068368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020660 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
STEERING BOX FAILURE. SET SCREW ON RACE NUT BACKED OUT CAUSING GEAR RACE NUT TO COMPLETELY BACK OUT CAUSING GEAR INPUT SHAFT TO MOVE AND BIND ON GEAR VALVE HOUSING. THIS CAUSED MY STEERING TO LOCK UP TO THE RIGHT AND FORCE ME OFF THE FREEWAY AT 45 MPH.
Owner-reported narrative. 81,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 875867 · 2000-12-01 (December 1, 2000)
TIE ROD ENF SNAPPED OFF. VEHICLE HAD NO STEERING. ALSO, THERE WAS LOOSENESS IN FRONT END, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF TIRES. MECHANIC SAID NORMALLY IT WAS CAUSED BY BALL JOINTS, BUT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT & HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR IT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 875867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040145 · 2003-09-12 (September 12, 2003)
POWER STEERING UNITS MAY BE CAUSE OF VEHICLE ROLL OVER PROBLEM.*MR *TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551142 · 2000-02-28 (February 28, 2000)
CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551142 at NHTSA ↗