1999 Ford F-350 steering problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Ford F-350 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350. The contact stated that while the owner was operating the vehicle, the power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact indicated that the power steering assist was available while turing the steering wheel to the left however, was not available while turning…”
filed Oct 5, 2020
“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…”
filed Nov 20, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts. 2003, 2004 f450 and f550 models included. *tt
03174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2003
Steering problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 F-350 | 66 | 44% |
| 2011 F-350 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 F-350 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 F-350 | 47 | 36% |
| 2007 F-350 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 F-350 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 F-350 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 F-350 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 F-350 | 16 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford F-350
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.