Ford F-550 SD steering problems
20 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
456 owner complaints analyzed
70 distinct recall campaigns
46,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 286 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
20 of 456 complaints match this topic (4.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10002090 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AT 30 MPH, IN WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. PH THE POWER STEERING HOSE HAD POPPED OUT CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 190,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153362 · 2006-03-21 (March 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE STEERING BOX SHAFT HAD BROKEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE STEERING SECTOR SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 04/06/06
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153364 · 2006-03-21 (March 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN A PARKING LOT GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE STEERING BOX SHAFT HAD BROKEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE STEERING SECTOR SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 04/06/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 99,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10096598 · 2004-10-12 (October 12, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING BOX SHAFT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10096598 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153359 · 2006-03-21 (March 21, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 2 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN FREELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE STEERING BOX SHAFT HAD BROKEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 4/6/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153359 at NHTSA ↗