2000 FORD F-250 SD Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2000 FORD F-250 SD
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD F-250 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED F-250. WHILE TRYING TO PARK IT IN A PARKING LOT, I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 1 MPH. WHILE STOPPED OR BARELY MOVING, THE STEERING WHEEL IS IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. IT MAKES PARKING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WHILE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OTHER VEHICLES, AND/OR PEOPLE. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, MAKING AN ACCIDENT EXTREMELY LIKELY. THE TRUCK HAS THE 7.3L POWER STROKE DIESEL. *TR
I WAS JUST SECONDS AWAY FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT!! IT HAPPENED IN THE FOLLOWING WAY. AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN, FORTUNATELY I LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES OFF FROM CENTER. WITH MY MECHANICAL BACKGROUND I KNEW THAT THIS WAS SERIOUS AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. I CHECKED THE TIE RODS, SUSPENSION, TIRES LOOKING FOR ANYTHING OBVIOUS AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK TO TEST THE STEERING WHEEL AND AS I TURNED THE WHEEL THERE WAS A SLIGHT RESISTANCE THEN POP AND THE WHEEL SPUN FREELY. OPENED THE HOOD AND THE SHAFT WAS CONNECTED TO THE BOX SPINNING FREELY. I WAS SECONDS AWAY FROM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY!
2000 F250 CREW CAB TRUCK: STEERING CONTROL PROBLEMS, I.E.; STEERING WANDER, "BUMP STEERING". VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO FORD DEALERSHIPS FOR REPAIR BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
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THE STEERING MECHANISM BROKE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND THEN A SNOW BANK, THE AIR BAGS DEFLECTED IMPACT,HOWEVER CONSUMER SUFFERED A SORE NECK AND BACK, THE PARTS AND TOOL TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE HAVE BEEN UNAVAILABLE BECAUSE IT IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER . NLM
Other 2000 FORD F-250 SD Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
28 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Tiressidewall
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint