FordF-3501999
  1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Steering

1999 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

9
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 9 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 2 indicate a death

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 25, 2018 · 130,000 miles

    Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. While the contact's father was driving 55 mph, he swerved to avoid striking another vehicle. When the brake pedal was depressed, the driver's side tires did not stop and the steering seized. As a result, the driver struck a tree and the vehicle rolled into a ditch. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's father sustained blunt force trauma to the…

    Crash reported · 1 death

    ODI 11152872

  • January 17, 2012 · 145,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the power steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the vehicle was inspected. The technician advised the contact that the failure was caused by crystallization of the steering shaft, which was fractured. The failure and the current…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10444347

  • May 28, 2003

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    Steering froze while making a left turn. Could not straighten steering wheel. This caused consumer to hit another auto's door head on. Also the brakes did not work, lost complete braking power. *tt

    Crash reported

    ODI 10021765

  • November 8, 1999

    Steering

    While driving about 20 mph he tried to make a right turn, but the steering did not work at that time. *ak

    ODI 853072

  • February 24, 1999

    Steering

    At 55 mph truck became sluggish/hard to steer while rounding curve. Steering seemed to be unresponsive and resulted in head on collision which resulted in 1 death in the oncoming vehicle. My truck overturned upon impact, and was taken to trauma center with cuts/bruises and head wound.

    Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death

    ODI 704889

  • February 20, 1999

    Front · Steering

    Vehicle was wandering, and it was taken to the dealer. Dealer thought it needed an alignment. Vehicle continued to wander . Dealer said it was steering. Realized it was a problem, but had no remedy. *ak

    ODI 860178

  • February 1, 1999

    Steering

    Vehicle accident due to loss of steering ability. Mjs

    ODI 549259

  • November 28, 1998

    Steering

    Steering wheel moves 2-2 1/2 " before front wheels turn for steering correction causing a control and correction problem. This problem has existed since new. Service manager has consulted with ford and ford claims nothing wrong and nothing needs fixing. Service manager acknowledges problem and numerous service bulletins from ford which indicate a problem. Steering presents a safety problem. *ak

    ODI 718178

  • June 1, 1998

    Steering

    While driving at 20mph if a bump is hit consumer loses control. Truck wa snot eqipped with steering dampner from factory. Ford hotline and dealer both told consumer that it was a safety necessity. But, insisted it was onsumer's responsibility to pay for it. Consumer paid for it, but wants reimbursement from dealer. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. *ak

    ODI 829361