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 - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 10/12/2004 | 85000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably without warning. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the steering box shaft needed replacement. please fill in additional information. *jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 26188 | 1 | 07/01/2000 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that the driver of a 2000 f550 super duty truck was traveling less than 5 mph when the driver made a hard left u-turn and then a hard right and the steering shaft snapped, causing a loss of control. the failure mileage was 26,188. the vehicle was towed back to an independent facility. the independent facility diagnosed the failure as the steering box shaft breaking. the dealer has been contacted and the general manager was aware of this failure. *ak | |||
| 03/21/2005 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 2 mph in a parking lot the steering wheel spun freely. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control. the manufacturer has not been alerted. updated 4/6/2006 - *nm | |||