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 | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 75000 | 1 | 02/23/2002 |
| 2000 f250 crew cab truck: steering control problems, i.e.; steering wander, bump steering. vehicle has been to ford dealerships for repair but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 70980 | 1 | 08/17/1999 |
| Power steering hose fitting at the power steering pump came apart. this left me with no power steering or power brakes in a 7,000 lb truck. *nlm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 11/29/2005 | 116000 | 30 | 11/01/2000 |
| Dt: the contact complained about a defect in the braking system. when depressing the brake pedal it went to the floor without stopping the vehicle. he had to push the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. in addition, power steering worked intermittently. because of the high cost of repairs the vehicle has not been seen by a dealer. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 60900 | 25 | 06/26/2000 |
| Unable to steer while brakes are applied. this occurs when the vehicle is stopped. the wheels barely turn at all if the brakes are applied, and the vehicle is not moving. *la | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 1 | ||
| The insured was unable to steer while driving, the vehicle went into ditch and hit an embankment. the insured stated that one month after purchase the steering linkage broke, there was one injury. claim# 48-5119-497 *yh | |||