Ford F-250 Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 1999–2009
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f250. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the steering gear box failed. The vehicle would not stay in a straight path and it would swerve all over the lane. The dealer was notified who stated there was no recall and the parts were on national back order. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.....updated 12/11/12 *bf…
ODI 10486161
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 suprerduty diesel. The contact stated that the vehicle became very difficult to steer while driving 30 mph. The contact inspected the vehicle and thought that the failure invovled the steering box and shaft. The vehicle had not been taken to the to the dealer, but the manufacturer had been notified. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 6/4/12 *cn
ODI 10455835
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
My truck was involved in a accident. Mention was made by the driver that the steering column seemed to go out. I ignored his comments and simply assumed that he was driving too fast and lost control. On may 11, 2001 i read an article in the kansas city star that indicated your agency was opening an investigation into "fractures in the steering gear shaft of ford f-series super duty trucks. I faxed the article to the…
Crash reported
ODI 745358
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
While traveling at approximately 25 to 30 mph steering gear box failed. When vehicle was directed to the right, consumer was unable to redirect vehicle to the left. Vehicle went into a ditch as a result of consumer not being able to steer vehicle to the left. *ak vehicle was damaged. *slc
Crash reported
ODI 889636
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
NO SUMMARY
ODI 731891
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
I suffered closed head trauma with amnesia in the accident. The truck had no grass or dirt on the front undercarriage. The front body clip was destroyed as well as the side doors and bed. The left wheel steering linkage was sheared off. Turning the steering would not turn the wheels. I read in the paper that you have upgraded investigation on steering problems in this model.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 727401
Disc · Front · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
6 alignments in 24,000 miles, a broken 14mm suspension bolt, a steering gearbox failure, 3 sets of brakes & rotor/caliper replacement indicates major design/material & quality problems. The vehicle has also left me stranded 5 times for other not listed engine related failures. Ford customer relations is useless, could care less & is non-supportive. *ak
ODI 726045
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 98v116000, manufacturer's number 98s17. Scheduled an appointment. Took vehicle to dealer, parts were not available. *ak
ODI 825938