1999 Ford F-350 Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
While driving 45 mph consumer lost power steering. This caused a collision. Consumer sustained minor injuries. Had vehicle towed to dealer. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10089980
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Train
Defective transmission in 1999 f350 series trucks. *mr the consumer replaced the first transmission while the vehicle was still under warranty, at the time, ford installed a re-manufactured transmission per company policy. For that transmission the consumer purchased an extended warranty. Almost one year later a second transmission was placed in the vehicle. Another ford dealer in iowa stated that the…
ODI 10044155
Hydraulic Power Assist System
I was on an internet site called ford-diesel.com and a few guys there reported a problem with their steering locking up when applying the brakes hard. One guy even reported that he was unable to steer his truck when he was hit from behind and had to brake hard to get control of his truck. I decided to do a little test on my truck to see if my truck had the same problem. I applied my brakes hard at about 55 mph and…
ODI 754570
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Train · Universal Joint
The u-bolts failed, and the axel dropped down. We heard a "thud" , and felt a dropping sensation. The steering immediatley became inoperable, and the truck crashed into several bales of hay. The driver's side door was damaged. When i contacted parker toyota, they claimed my extended warranty did not cover the axel. I then paid for the repairs out of pocket. Later the same day, i pulled a vin history on the vehicle,…
Crash reported
ODI 736237
Clutch Assembly · Hydraulic Power Assist System
Clutch did not slip at all. Was in 5th and slowing for an exit to 4th. Clutch would not engage to 4th, towed to dealer. Told springs failed and had been failing a long time. Also informed that dealer has had frequent problems and ford has redesigned clutch assembly three times. Power steering will just go out usually in a turn. Eems to happen when engine is hot or running over hour or so. *ak
ODI 737767
Hydraulic Power Assist System
All power steering lost at idle when brakes applied,had all components replaced by dealer and still have same problem,very dangerous. *ak
ODI 719536
Hydraulic Power Assist System
While making a "hard stop" t vehicle loses all power steering which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Been to dealer several times, and said it was the characteristic of the vehicle. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 851800
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Hydraulic Power Assist System
While stepping on brake pedal, lost all sterring control-unabe to steer vechicle. *ak
ODI 737600
Hydraulic Power Assist System
When vehicle brakes are applied, steering becomes difficult. Turning steering wheel quickly, causes steering wheel to momentarily lock up. A second and related problem is an excessively soft suspension system. When a quick turn is required, these two problems mentioned here, in my opinion and experiences, combined, create a potentially dangerous situation. *ak
ODI 723685
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Ongoing problem with power steering loss whenever brakes are applied in a sudden situation. Dealer / manufacturernotified and informed consumer that it was a normal characteristic for that vehicle. Asking nhtsa to share some light on this matter. *ak
ODI 853952
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Driving at 25 mph hit something in the road,lost power steering/brakes . The consumer used the emergency brake and slowed the vehicle down, the consumer had power steering/brake radiator replaced, dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
ODI 828284
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Lost control and steering. A major crash with fatality and serious injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 745163
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Loss of power steering occurs when backing up to a trailer and braking at the same time. This has occurred since the truck was purchased new.*ak
ODI 736172