1996 Ford F-250 steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1996 Ford F-250 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is not a complaint but to let everyone know what I have found to be part of the problem on the steering not returning after a turn. The steering column bearing in the top of the column is bad. I have had to replace at least 20 of these for this complaint and fixed the problem. The locking of…”
filed Dec 25, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f250 diesel. The contact stated the steering column became very loose while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 77,600.”
filed May 4, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. This includes super duty f-series. Oasis. *tt
16515 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Steering problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 74 | 52% |
| 2013 F-250 | 37 | 39% |
| 2012 F-250 | 112 | 42% |
| 2011 F-250 | 102 | 41% |
| 2010 F-250 | 30 | 41% |
| 2009 F-250 | 32 | 59% |
| 2008 F-250 | 80 | 41% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 78 | 35% |
| 2005 F-250 | 39 | 27% |
| 2004 F-250 | 10 | 7% |
| 2003 F-250 | 11 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.