Ford F-450 SD steering problems
33 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
444 owner complaints analyzed
86 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 268 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
33 of 444 complaints match this topic (7.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 489643 · 1995-04-22 (April 22, 1995)
SERPENTINE BELT CONTINUOUSLY BREAKS UPON STARTING ENGINE DUE TO BEING KNOCKED OUT OF ALIGNMENT BY ADJUSTER, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING/BRAKING CONTROL. *AW
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Owner report 962837 · 1995-03-30 (March 30, 1995)
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE IN TOW. TT
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Owner report 871628 · 2000-09-27 (September 27, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING PITMAN ARM, WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING BOX, BROKE IN HALF WHICH CAUSED A CRASH. MANUFACTURER SAID CRASH CAUSED THE PITMAN ARM TO BREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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Owner report 895616 · 2001-08-31 (August 31, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. HAS TO FIGHT STEERING WHEEL TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN ROAD. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS THE TIRES.*AK
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Owner report 6901136 · 2002-05-03 (May 3, 2002)
INSURED WAS GOING AROUND A TURN AND WENT UP ON AN ISLAND AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, POSSIBLE STEERING FAILURE, CLAIM 30-V248-136. *JG
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