2000 Ford F-250 Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
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- power steering · 14 records
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Hydraulic Power Assist System
While proceeding through an intersection, making a left hand turn, with oncoming traffic also making a left hand turn, halfway through the intersection my truck stopped turning. Luckily, i am young and in good shape, i could "muscle it" through the rest of the turn to avoid the oncoming traffic. If it weren't for my quick thinking and "lucky" conditions, this could have easily resulted in a fatality. No safety defec…
ODI 756377
Hydraulic Power Assist System
While driving would step on brakes pedal lightly and power steering will lock up without prior warning. This vehicle is a diesel model.*ak
ODI 887870
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hydraulic Power Assist System
When braking hard and trying to turn/steer as in accident prevention and evasive maneuvering, the steering will lock momentarily. It is a hard situation to duplicate since it is a reactionary action and is adrenaline powered, but it can be simulated with the engine on and the vehicle in park. ?dealer insists this is a normal condition and there is nothing to fix!!! This has occured twice within the month of may and…
ODI 745534
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hydraulic Power Assist System
When brakes were applied power steering wheel would lock or seize up. There would be no controlling of vehicle. Problem was happening for a short period of time, and it was getting much worse. *ak *slc
ODI 878103
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Power steering had seized up when brakes were applied. Would have no control of vehicle when it happened. Problem been happening over a short period of time, but not getting worse. *ak the dealer was unable to solve the problem. *yh
ODI 877814
Hydraulic Power Assist System
When holding the brakes on level ground or a steep hill whle standing still, it is virtually impossible to turn the steering wheel until the brakes are released. This is a very dangerous situation especially on steep inclines. Ford dealer says it's due to steering geometry but yet it is worse when engine comes off fast idle and power steering pump is turning slower due to lower engine speed. On a recent trip i was…
ODI 738188
Hydraulic Power Assist System
STEERING LOCKING UP WHEN BRAKING HARD. *AK
ODI 739550
Hydraulic Power Assist System
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 740022
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Vehicle has experienced many problems with power steering, dealer has replaced entire steering column, hydraulic lines twice on power steering pump, hydra boost twice, power steering unit, and had to fill power steering fluid because it was low, during these repairs dealer has made the aftermarket security system fail, power windows fail, and turn signals fail, dealer agreed to pay for the aftermarket security…
ODI 559806
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Assist
After waiting for a steering gear box to arrive at the local ford dealership for several weeks, my truck was returned to me. Several days later, i had to hit the brakes rather hard to avoid running over a bottle ion the road. As i hit the brakes, i tried to turn to go around the bottle. I noticed that steering the truck is extremely difficult when there is pressure on the brakes. When i removed my foot from the…
ODI 727162
Hydraulic Power Assist System
At very slow speed with the brake applied (such as front & back parking maneuvers, or jacking a trailer into a tight spot), the steering has almost no power assist. I didn't mention it to the dealer until february of 2001,and he told me that this was "normal" and gave me a copy of a service memo from ford stating that this is normal and "no repairs should be attempted". Around november of 2001 i received a survey…
ODI 755593
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Power steering fails at low speeds,especialy when brakes are applied. *ak
ODI 752734
Hydraulic Power Assist System
While parallel parking, vehicle loses power steering when hitting brakes, ford says it's normal for vehicle to do thi, if vehicle has to suddenly stop there is no power steering to steer quickly out of the way when needed. *ak *slc
ODI 879939
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Pump
I am on 3rd power steering pump and 2nd. Hydrobooster in 53000 miles 3rd. Pump failing again i am already out 1600 dollars on these repairs .ford has a major proublem with these trucks and are doing nothing about it .
ODI 745206
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Power steering does not work while brakes are applied. Dealer says this is a normal operating condition.*ak
ODI 742088
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Body · Hydraulic Power Assist System
When brakes are applied with force, truck will not steer. This is a major concern and all 1999, 2000, 2001 250 and 350 trucks have same problem. Dealer has been contacted. Ford tech notes state (11/13/00: "...this is a normal condition and ford isn't going to reengineer the vehicle to solve it. The condition comes from a new wider stance, tie rod angle and the fact that there is more weight in the front end than on…
ODI 738567
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Vehicle loses power steering on occasions of simultaneous heavy use of brakes and steering. I pray it doesn't happen at high speeds or in a difficult situation.*ak
ODI 735240