Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 13189 | 09/01/1999 | 6090547 | Information regarding request for dealer feedback for noisy power steering pump in louisville, ky and detroit, mi areas only. *mjs | 03/21/2000 | |
| 7001 | 09/01/1999 | 6090315 | Some trucks equipped with a 7.3l dit may exhibit a noisy power steering pump. *tt | 03/14/2000 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 14105 | 03/01/2001 | 620299 | Some vehicles built before 2/5/2000 equipped with a 7.3l dit engine may exhibit a noise level emitting from the power steering system which some customers may find objectionable. a revised power steering line which runs from the steering | 07/24/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||
| EA01009 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/02/2001 | 08/19/2003 | SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES | ||
| This ea was opened based on a response received from ford motor company to an information request (ir) submitted during sq00-018.ford stated in an internal service message that it had changed the steering gear sector shafts and pitman arms installed 1999 model year f-series super duty vehicles on march 22, 1999.ford stated that these design changes were implemented to make improvements in vehicle steering and handling, and that virtually all of the reported fractured sector shafts were the result of extraordinary, possibly multiple, impacts.an engineering analysis closing report is attached. | ||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||
| EA01009 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/02/2001 | 08/19/2003 | SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES | ||
| This ea was opened based on a response received from ford motor company to an information request (ir) submitted during sq00-018.ford stated in an internal service message that it had changed the steering gear sector shafts and pitman arms installed 1999 model year f-series super duty vehicles on march 22, 1999.ford stated that these design changes were implemented to make improvements in vehicle steering and handling, and that virtually all of the reported fractured sector shafts were the result of extraordinary, possibly multiple, impacts.an engineering analysis closing report is attached. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/10/2003 | 113000 | 5 | 05/06/1999 |
| Truck wanders on road and pulls when brakes applied, dealer was told of this problem since viehicle was purchased they never could find the problem. i have owned this viehicle for 3 years and have replaced brake pads 3 times and have had to replace the hubs twice myself at my expence out of warranty now. there was almost a fatality when i applied the brakes my truck pulled me into the ditch sliding and rocking from drivers side to passenger side up on two wheels. my airbag light flashes on and off. who knows if they even work. my overdrive switch has been replaced 4 times and is broke again. door ajar lite on constantly. but quality ford cant find or offer me some kind of solution. they need to be investigated. | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| While the insured was braking the front end locked up causing vehicle to go off the road and clipped a mail box. *yh claim# 18-0389-582 | |||
| 05/10/2001 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle lost control on a fairly straight road, the insured stated that there may be a steering defect. *yh claim# 12-0650-662 | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 100000 | 4 | 09/08/2000 |
| I drive a ford f-250 crew cab super duty. i was driving down a main city street at 30 mph when the steering gear sheared off, causing no steering control of the vehicle. upon inspection, the mechanics urged us to contact ford due to this being a manufacturer's defect. the steering gear, shock, inner tie rod end, pitman arm, drag link, sway bar bracket, and link kit were replaced. due to no control, i also side-swiped 2 parked cars. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||
| 02/06/2005 | 51000 | 1 | 07/06/1998 |
| Vehicle was backing out of a driveway and the steering wheel snapped. the pitman arm disengaged, causing the vehicle to lose steering power. owner called the dealer for the part, but the dealership did not have the part. *ak pitman arm was replaced. consumer adds all 4 ball joints need to be replaced. *tt | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 100000 | 4 | 09/08/2000 |
| I drive a ford f-250 crew cab super duty. i was driving down a main city street at 30 mph when the steering gear sheared off, causing no steering control of the vehicle. upon inspection, the mechanics urged us to contact ford due to this being a manufacturer's defect. the steering gear, shock, inner tie rod end, pitman arm, drag link, sway bar bracket, and link kit were replaced. due to no control, i also side-swiped 2 parked cars. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 12/26/2003 | 105000 | 1 | 05/04/2002 |
| Steering sector shaft fractured resulting in a rollover accident. *la | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving there was no steering, the vehicle crossed an inbound lane and went into a ditch, tire was blown and tie rod had broken. the insured stated that sector shaft in steering box sheared off causing the accident. *yh claim# 25-5439-822 | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 1 | 02/05/1999 | ||
| Power steering pump makes noise. yh | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/21/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving, there was a loud noise and when the insured tried to swerve the wheel did not turn as fast as it should have, the insured was involved in a rear end collison, the insured believes the power steering failed, there were 2 injuries.*yh claim#55-s326-674 | |||
| 1 | 02/05/1999 | ||
| The vehicle's power steering is reduced when brake is applied. yh | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 100000 | 4 | 09/08/2000 |
| I drive a ford f-250 crew cab super duty. i was driving down a main city street at 30 mph when the steering gear sheared off, causing no steering control of the vehicle. upon inspection, the mechanics urged us to contact ford due to this being a manufacturer's defect. the steering gear, shock, inner tie rod end, pitman arm, drag link, sway bar bracket, and link kit were replaced. due to no control, i also side-swiped 2 parked cars. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/27/2003 | 100000 | 4 | 09/08/2000 |
| I drive a ford f-250 crew cab super duty. i was driving down a main city street at 30 mph when the steering gear sheared off, causing no steering control of the vehicle. upon inspection, the mechanics urged us to contact ford due to this being a manufacturer's defect. the steering gear, shock, inner tie rod end, pitman arm, drag link, sway bar bracket, and link kit were replaced. due to no control, i also side-swiped 2 parked cars. *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 04/27/2001 | 1 | 04/10/1998 | |
| Ea 01 009/steering sector shaft fracture: vehicle was experiencing excessive play in steering wheel while driving at 40-45 mph. dealer was notified, and had steering system adjusted. consumer informed that no further problem received after the repairs were done. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 1 | 04/21/1998 | |
| While driving vehicle could be in four wheel drive. when the vaccum fails or the seal do not hold the vaccum, the system failes. the seals in the left and right, inner and outer hubs. *yh | |||