Vehicle Safety Data

1999 FORD F-350 Steering Problems

13 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1999 FORD F-350

13 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD F-350. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

13
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#11423732 |
This truck has the death wobble. It gets the death wobble at 20 mph. My next step is to sue Ford
#11362838 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE OWNER WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS AVAILABLE WHILE TURING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT HOWEVER, WAS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
#11152872 | Crash 1 Death
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. WHILE THE CONTACT'S FATHER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, HE SWERVED TO AVOID STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES DID NOT STOP AND THE STEERING SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S FATHER SUSTAINED BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE TORSO AND WAS FATALLY INJURED UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10444347 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A SNOW BANK. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY CRYSTALLIZATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT, WHICH WAS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000. UPDATED 02/15/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO ROAD HAZARD TO CAUSE THE STEERING SHAFT FAILURE. UPDATED 02/17/12
#10021765 | Crash
STEERING FROZE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO HIT ANOTHER AUTO'S DOOR HEAD ON. ALSO THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, LOST COMPLETE BRAKING POWER. *TT
#860178 |
VEHICLE WAS WANDERING, AND IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DEALER THOUGHT IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO WANDER . DEALER SAID IT WAS STEERING. REALIZED IT WAS A PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO REMEDY. *AK
#718178 |
STEERING WHEEL MOVES 2-2 1/2 " BEFORE FRONT WHEELS TURN FOR STEERING CORRECTION CAUSING A CONTROL AND CORRECTION PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE NEW. SERVICE MANAGER HAS CONSULTED WITH FORD AND FORD CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG AND NOTHING NEEDS FIXING. SERVICE MANAGER ACKNOWLEDGES PROBLEM AND NUMEROUS SERVICE BULLETINS FROM FORD WHICH INDICATE A PROBLEM. STEERING PRESENTS A SAFETY PROBLEM. *AK
#829361 |
WHILE DRIVING AT 20MPH IF A BUMP IS HIT CONSUMER LOSES CONTROL. TRUCK WA SNOT EQIPPED WITH STEERING DAMPNER FROM FACTORY. FORD HOTLINE AND DEALER BOTH TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS A SAFETY NECESSITY. BUT, INSISTED IT WAS ONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR IT. CONSUMER PAID FOR IT, BUT WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FROM DEALER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK
#853072 |
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH HE TRIED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, BUT THE STEERING DID NOT WORK AT THAT TIME. *AK
#549259 |
VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. MJS
#549259 |
VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. MJS
#549259 |
VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. MJS
#704889 | Crash 1 Death
AT 55 MPH TRUCK BECAME SLUGGISH/HARD TO STEER WHILE ROUNDING CURVE. STEERING SEEMED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE AND RESULTED IN HEAD ON COLLISION WHICH RESULTED IN 1 DEATH IN THE ONCOMING VEHICLE. MY TRUCK OVERTURNED UPON IMPACT, AND WAS TAKEN TO TRAUMA CENTER WITH CUTS/BRUISES AND HEAD WOUND.

Other 1999 FORD F-350 Problem Areas

Tires 56 complaints Tirestreadbelt 35 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 30 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 20 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 19 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Tiressidewall 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Wheelsrim 6 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Diesel 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Wheelshub 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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