Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 16515 | 01/01/2004 | 10005089 | Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. this includes super duty f-series. oasis. *tt | 01/29/2004 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||||
| BC0321972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51431 | Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BC0321970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51120 | Pop/clunk from steering linkage over bumps. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 962521 | 12/02/1996 | 50977 | Steering - clunk noise from steering column on accelerating and braking. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0001196110 | 11/01/1996 | 50797 | A 'clunk' noise may be heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop and go traffic or driving over bumps. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0475961114 | 11/14/1996 | 50757 | A clunk noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, driving in stop and go traffic or driving over bumps. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 77600 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f250 diesel. the contact stated the steering column became very loose while driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 77,600. | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 77600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 ford f250 diesel. the contact stated the steering column has fail. whenever he is driving the steering column becomes very loose. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 77,600...mw | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was taken to a service technician because the steering wheel was very loose. technician replaced several parts within the steering column. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 01/13/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving steering box totally failed, could not steer vehicle, steering box replaced by dealership, problem has not reoccurred, speed 25 mph. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving, bolts that holds steering box to frame sheared off, one left hanging, caused loss of steering control. *ak | |||
| While driving though parking lot, experienced. steering gear box bolt failure, when bolts snapped off frame, leaving gear box dangling, dlr replaced steering gear box and bolts, months prior exp erratic shattering and steering control when braking. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 07/28/1997 | 0 | ||
| Short shaft (pitman arm) came out of steering wheel and broke. had lost control of vehicle . took to dealer & informed not repairing it because of misuse of vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 04/07/1997 | 2 | 10/13/1996 | |
| Steering sector shaft failed, causing noise while turning corners. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 05/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 10 mph power steering went out, mechanic found retaining ring that holds the pressure side of the power steering fluid hose in place had snapped. he changed a couple of them per week. vehicle has standard power booster.*ak *slc | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Vehicle would not start. consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. so consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. the starter failed three times. a/c failed. the gear shifter failed. the exhaust system failed. brake caliper and rotor failed. wires underhood rust out. power steering hose failed. *yh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Bearing failed on belt tensioner causing me to lose the serpentine belt which controls power steering,cooling,charging,and basically everything.engine did overheat,but i was lucky enough to close to an exit in west virginia.after i talked to some people i found that at least 6 other people have had similar problems.i contacted ford but they said that they have not heard of these problems.total cost of repairs was 131.00 which port city refunded me. | |||
| 05/02/1996 | 2 | ||
| Bracket holding power steering pump in place broke, causing loss of power steering/brakes. *dh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 05/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 10 mph power steering went out, mechanic found retaining ring that holds the pressure side of the power steering fluid hose in place had snapped. he changed a couple of them per week. vehicle has standard power booster.*ak *slc | |||
| 09/11/1999 | |||
| Bolt that holds the power steering snapped in half. after snapping in half, vibrated out towards power steering pump pulley, causing the pulley to lock up, and breaking the power steering pump bracket. thi s caused the main drive belt to come off, leaving consumer without brakes or steering. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/20/2002 | |||
| While driving straight vehicle suddenly made a 45% turn and rear ended another car. steering column split in half. consumer lost control of vehicle, went into oncoming traffic before slamming on brakes. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 12/26/1996 | 1 | 02/15/1996 | |
| Steering wheel loose. | |||