FordF-3502001
  1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Steering

2001 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

8
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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 18, 2016 · 63,400 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-350. While the vehicle was stopped on any incline, the steering wheel lost power, locked up, and did not turn left or right. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who replaced the power steering pump, power steering gear box, and checked all components in the brake system. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

    ODI 10863678

  • May 20, 2015 · 37,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-350. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact and the driver of the vehicle sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10725242

  • August 1, 2013 · 78,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel shook violently and independently moved from side to side. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who replaced the stabilizing bar however the failure was not corrected. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.

    ODI 10549822

  • January 28, 2012 · 190,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-350. The contact stated that while parked with the ignition on, he turned the steering wheel and the wheels did not turn. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the front tie rod would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

    ODI 10446981

  • September 4, 2008 · 28,320 miles

    Service Brakes · Steering

    Steering gets hard and feels like it locks when you step on the brakes. *tr

    Crash reported

    ODI 10505740

  • April 7, 2004

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering

    While driving at low speed and applying the brakes steering wheel locked, and could not turn to the right or left. Dealer admitted there was manufacturer's defect. *ak steering locked also at high speed. *la

    ODI 10066737

  • March 22, 2001

    Steering

    While driving the consumer lost all steering power and control while going around a curve causing the vehicle to crash, the driver sustained a broken nose, broken ribs and injuries to his left shoulder, neck and lower back, he also suffers continual headaches and short-term memory loss (attorney for client). Nlm

    1 injury

    ODI 561357

  • Steering

    When applying the brakes, consumer states the steering wheel locks up. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts

    ODI 10002394