FordF-2502002
  1. Ford F-250
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Steering

2002 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

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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.

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 8 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi3
1–30k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 13, 2017 · 180,000 miles

    Steering

    Driving down interstate, heard a loud pop. Lost all steering ability. Steering box shaft sheared in half. I was pulling a 18' empty trailer at the time. Truck blocked both westbound lanes almost causing life threatening injuries. Both county sheriff and va state police came to scene.

    ODI 10954995

  • December 18, 2016 · 180,000 miles

    Steering

    My vehicle was being driven out my driveway while making a right turn the steering wheel locked up. Then to the left the same. While sitting still i could turn the steering wheel all the way to the left none stop. Fluid is full. While driving straight steers fine until i turn a little to right or left then it gets tight. I noticed from 2002 to 2006 their were steering problems unsolved. *tr

    ODI 10936032

  • April 16, 2014 · 89,000 miles

    Steering

    [xxx] the steering box constantly fails. Becomes loose inside. Vehicle wanders severely. This is an ongoing problem since vehicle was purchased new. I'm putting in the 3rd steering gear. Ford mechanics would not consider the box being bad. It was my fault. Excuses were ball joints, keep them greased. I greased it once a week prior to it being in the dealership. As it wouldn't stay on the road. Then it was the nature…

    ODI 10583233

  • June 1, 2011 · 12,500 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-250. The contact stated the steering wheel failed. The contact stated the steering wheel was loose and required him to put both hands on the steering wheel in order to keep the vehicle under control. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic twice for the steering wheel failure. The steering box gear box was also adjusted twice; however, it did not correct the failure and the steering…

    ODI 10520857

  • April 28, 2011 · 165,080 miles

    Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250. The contact stated the steering wheel pulled to the left and to the right when the contact made a left turn and the contact was forced to pull the vehicle onto the side of the road. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer the first time the failure occurred and the steering gear box was replaced, but the failure recurred after one week. The contact took the vehicle back to…

    ODI 10402181