Ford F-250 steering problems
643 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
3,724 owner complaints analyzed
54 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1979 to 2014 model years. Data snapshot: . 2,034 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
643 of 3,724 complaints match this topic (17.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10664755 · 2014-12-17 (December 17, 2014)
TWICE I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING DOWN A STREET I TRAVEL OFTEN WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE A VIOLENT SHAKING HAS OCCURRED IN THE STEERING WHEEL OF MY TRUCK, AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THIS VIOLENT SHAKING, I HAVE BEEN TOLD, IS CALLED A DEATH WOBBLE AND VERY NEARLY SENT ME HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER CAR. AFTER THE FIRST TIME THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING I CRAWLED UNDER THE TRUCK AND TIGHTENED THE BOLTS THAT HOLD EACH SIDE OF THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION BECAUSE A COUPLE WERE MISSING AND THE OTHERS HAD LOOSENED. THE SECOND TIME THE SHAKING OCCURRE…
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10664755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722697 · 2000-05-15 (May 15, 2000)
SECTOR SHAFT ON STEERING BOX FAILED, CAUSING STEERING LOSS WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722697 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 716744 · 2000-01-02 (January 2, 2000)
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS UNIT HAS FAILED ON THIS TRUCK. IT WAS REPLACED BY FORD UNDER A RECALL THE FIRST TIME. NOW IT HAS FAILED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS. BOTH TIMES IT WAS CAUSED BY THE BELT TENSIONER WEARING PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE BELT TO RIDE FORWARD OFF THE PULLEYS AND SHREDDING ITSELF. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE WHEN THIS HAPPENS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES BECOME INOPERABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 716744 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 883998 · 2001-03-23 (March 23, 2001)
SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER FAILED TWICE ON VEHICLE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, CONSUMER LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. CONTACED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 883998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965729 · 1995-05-23 (May 23, 1995)
ENGINE BELT THAT OPERATES STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTION BROKE 15 TIMES, REPLACE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965729 at NHTSA ↗