Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 17211 | 09/01/2003 | 10004072 | A bump steer steering feeling, noted when the vehicle's front wheels/tires contact road surface irregularities. *tt | 11/17/2003 | |
| 15634 | 02/01/2002 | 630683 | Concerns with bump steer steering feeling noted when front wheels / tires contact road surface irregularities. *tt | 04/19/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1661 | 14 | 11/24/1999 |
| Very bad bump and clunking sound from steering when going over rough surfaces at slow speeds or when going down hill and putting on brakes especially in a turn. bounces over road and hard to control when going down hill and using brakes. the same part has been replaced in the steering column by dealer 7 times and only stays fixed for short time. it continually gets worse until it is unsafe to drive. i believe brakes and steering column are the problems. both have worn out excessively. i have had problems since buying the van new. ford gave me an extended warranty because they couldn't fix it. *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 9 | ||
| 1999 ford econoline with multiple issues. consumer states that this vehicle has multiple issues with breaking down. he also states that this vehicle has had several engine problems, tire problems, windshield wiper motor problems. *kb the check engine light illuminated, the left rear door handle, battery, alternator, radio, ball joints were replaced. the brake rotors and pads were replaced. the axle shaft seals, mass air flow sensor, catalytic converter were replaced. the valve spring was broken, the front tie rod ends and drag links were replaced, the tires, wiper blades and gaskets were replaced. the van was serviced 9 times for the check engine warnings. *jb | |||