1999 Ford E-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford E-350, 8% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I recently purchased a used 24' 1999 winnebago itasca spirit with very low mileage and at that time I noticed a shaking or vibration problem possibly coming from the tires. I owned a motor home in the past and have some experience. This motor home sat for several years so I attributed the shaking to the memory in the rubber of flat spots on the bottom from sitting for a long time that usually smooth out when driven especially after 30 or 40 miles on a warm day, but after a 400 mile trip it didn't smooth out, in fact it seems to have worsened. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280548, filed 2019-11, 27,500 miles“To much end play in steering box out put shaft. Dealership (gorno Ford) has seen vehicle twice. In august 1999 and today 12/3/99 and tells me there is no problem. But yet I can feel the loosness in the steering wheel when manuvering in parking lots and/or driving down the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #715591, filed 1999-12“The vehicle was going 20mph down a dirt road. The van hit a bump and loss control causing the vehicle to run off the road and hit a tree. The manufacturer was notified but the vehicle is being repaired by a collision shop. Consumer sustained eye injuries, passenger received injuries to neck and stomach, also having headaches. Loss of steering also came about in accident. Vehicle is gas powered, not diesel!!!”
NHTSA complaint #8008982, filed 2002-05“While driving consumer hit a bump and steering became uncontrolable. Steering wheel almost jerked from driver's hands. A steering stabilizer was added to make vehicle driveable and it still is not normal.”
NHTSA complaint #845840, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10148820Apr 6, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 | 50% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 4 | 31% |
| 2015 | 1 | 14% |
| 2014 | 4 | 24% |
| 2013 | 2 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 12 | 31% |
| 2007 | 3 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 17% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 11% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-350
24 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology