2003 FORD F-150 Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman Issues in the 2003 FORD F-150

4 steeringgear boxshaft pitman complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman Complaints

#10384708 | February 28, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND EASILY TURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT. ONCE THE VEHICLE BEGAN STEERING TOWARDS THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE FAILURE CEASED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V349000 (STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

#10212698 | December 26, 2007

STEERING GEAR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD A LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AT TIMES LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR AND YOU COULD END UP IN THE NEXT LANE. *TR

#10211446 | December 11, 2007

WHEN DRIVING STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY LOOSE. STEERING GEAR WAS SEPARATING AND WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER. TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN #03V349000. *TR

#10045693 | November 7, 2003

2003 F-150 SUPERCREW XLT 4WD NOISE PRESENT IN FRONT-END. ESPECIALLY WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY SOUNDS LIKE AN IDLER ARM OR STEERING LINKAGE (TIE RODS) ALSO NOISE IN STEERING GEAR/PITMAN ARM. RESULT IS LOOSE STEERING ESPCIALLY WHILE AT HIGH SPEEDS. LOOSE STEERING IS PRESENT EVEN AT LOWER SPEEDS AND VEHICLE TRACKS ROAD IN AN UNUSUAL FASHION. HAVE DISCUSSED WITH FORD SERVICE DEPT ON 4 OCCASIONS. THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THEY TELL ME ITS CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. *LA

Other 2003 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Electrical System 34 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 32 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 29 complaints Engine 27 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 23 complaints Air Bags 21 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 17 complaints Structurebody 16 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Tires 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Seat Belts 9 complaints Structure 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 5 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitywiper 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitioncoilspark Plugs 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint

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