Ford ECONOLINE steering problems
52 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
646 owner complaints analyzed
58 distinct recall campaigns
82,320 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1967 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 148 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
52 of 646 complaints match this topic (8.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 504094 · 1996-05-06 (May 6, 1996)
STEERING COLUMN LOCKS UP WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY BRAKE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504094 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10031938 · 2003-08-01 (August 1, 2003)
PROBLEMS WITH HEATING SYSTEM, STEERING, AND PARKING BRAKE. *MR *SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031938 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983087 · 1996-04-19 (April 19, 1996)
INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE CAUSED BY THE WIRING HARNESS AROUND THE STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983087 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003818 · 2003-01-27 (January 27, 2003)
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007029 · 2000-10-14 (October 14, 2000)
ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IN WARM CLIMATES. THE FORD DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION AN ON ONE TRIP TO LAS VEGAS (GAUDIN FORD OF VEGAS) REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER AT A COST OF OVER $600.00 SO WE COULD GET BACK TO LOS ANGELES. NOW I SEE IN THE HEADLINES OF THE PAPER A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD FOR VEHICLES DOING THE EXACT SAME THING WE ARE EXPERIENCING. WHEN I CALLED FORD CONSUMER LINE THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME AND NOT TO BOTHER CALLING THEM! THIS VEHICLE IS…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,065 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007029 at NHTSA ↗