1999 Ford F-250 Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset

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 7 stored complaint records:

2 indicate a crash
1 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

May 5, 2001
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
May 18, 2000
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
NO SUMMARY
ODI 731891
May 18, 2000
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
January 17, 2000
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
June 5, 1998
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
May 29, 1998
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Nhtsa recall # 98v11600 mfr # 98s17, consumer contacted the dealer to have recall corrected, dealer unaware of recall. Refused to replace any parts. *ak
ODI 823906
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Recall # 98v116000 ford/lower control arm. Owner is still experiencing a prolbem with truck after having recall work performed. When hitting a bump, etc in the road, the truck violently vibrates. In some cases, jerking steering wheel from hand. *ak
ODI 824056