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1999 FORD F-150 Steering Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1999 FORD F-150

11 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD F-150. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#10945299 |
THE OVERDIVE KNOB ON GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE DOWN-SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO 2ND GEAR. WHEN RESEARCHING THE INTERNET.... THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM!!!
#10648663 |
APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO (10/2014) I NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 1999 FORD F-150 WERE NOT WORKING. A FEW TIMES ONCE I RETURNED TO HOME I NOTICED THAT WHEN I SHIFTED THE TRUCK INTO PARK, THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. IT DID NOT APPEAR TO MATTER IF THE HIGH BEAM OR LOW BEAM LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED. I STARTED TO INSPECT THE HEADLIGHT OPERATION AND NOTICED THAT WHEN I TILTED THE STEERING WHEEL TO IT'S LOWEST POSITION, TYPICALLY IT'S OPERATING POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. WHEN I TILTED THE WHEEL UP SLIGHTLY TO THE NEXT POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON. TODAY, 10/19/2014 I REMOVED THE TRIM AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN AND NOTICED THAT THERE ARE TWO WIRES THAT HAVE BROKEN AND SEPARATED FROM THE WIRING HARNESSES THAT ATTACH TO THE TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY AND SEVERAL CONTACTS THAT ARE LOOSE IN THE UPPER HARNESS. I HAVE TAKEN PHOTOS AND A VIDEO...
#10156449 |
COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *JB
#563845 |
CONSUMER STATES SHIFT LEVER SHAKES, A BANGING NOISE COULD BE HEARD ON ROUGH ROADS DUE TO STEERING SHAFT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL ON ROUGH ROADS AT LOW SPEED AND THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE GEAR BOX. *YH
#563845 |
CONSUMER STATES SHIFT LEVER SHAKES, A BANGING NOISE COULD BE HEARD ON ROUGH ROADS DUE TO STEERING SHAFT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO CONTROL ON ROUGH ROADS AT LOW SPEED AND THE DEALER ADJUSTED THE GEAR BOX. *YH
#899978 |
STEERING SECTOR WAS MAKING A NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIX VEHICLE . CONTACTED FORD, AND FORD WENT ALONG WITH DEALERSHIP. *AK *SLC
#550816 |
THE STEERING GEOMETRY AND SUSPENSION TRAVEL LEND THE VEHICLE TO EXCESSIVE OVER STEER RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. YH
#843821 | Crash
LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 45-50MPH ON RAIN SLICK ROADS. VEHICLE HIT A POLE, HEAD ON, ON SIDE OF ROAD & NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. DRIVER HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL. HAD EMERGENCY TREATMENT. *AK
#837937 | Crash
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT. CONSUMER SWERVED/LOST CONTROL AND RAN INTO A YARD, HITTING A BIG TREE. SHOULDER SEAT BELT STRAP DID NOT LOCK. CONSUMER'S CHEST HIT STEERING AS STEERING WHEEL BROKE DOWN AND WENT INTO THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED IT. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. AK
#704245 |
THE STEERING ON MY 1999 FORD F150 SUPERCAB (LARIET MODEL) WILL NOT COME BACK TO CENTERING. WHEN I SLIGHTLY TURN THE WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT IT JUST KEEPS ON GOING IN THAT DIRECTION. I HAVE HAD THIS IN THE DEALER FOR THEM TO LOOK AT AND THEY ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM SO THAY CONTACTED THE FORD ENGINEER AND WAS TOLD THEY ALL DO THE SAME ON THE 1999 F150 PICK-UPS WITH SUPERCAB AND V-8 ENGINE. IT SEEMS TO BE ONLY ON THIS SUSPENSION ON THIS MODEL. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHERS AND THEY DO THE SAME. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS STEERING PROBLEM. I ALMOST WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON SNOW COVERED ROADS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE AND OTHERS I DROVE OF THE SAME STYLE FROM THE DEALER WERE ALL THE SAME. I WOULD APPRECIATE AN INVESTIGATION ON THIS VERY SERIOUS STEERING PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE...
#835587 |
WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY STEERING STARTED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, AND THE CONSUMER COULD'NT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THE WAY HE WAS TURNING. *AK

Other 1999 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 116 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 93 complaints Structurebodydoor 62 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 55 complaints Electrical System 54 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 52 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 47 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 40 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 37 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 29 complaints Engine 27 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 27 complaints Tires 26 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 20 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 17 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Structurebody 13 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Tirestreadbelt 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 12 complaints Seat Belts 11 complaints Visibilitywindshield 11 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 10 complaints Power Train 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Suspensionfront 10 complaints Wheels 10 complaints Structure 9 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Interior Lighting 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 7 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Tiressidewall 7 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 5 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 5 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint
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