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SteeringPart report

1999 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
6%of 249 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 4 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 drive a Ford f-250 crew cab super duty. I was driving down a main city street at 30 MPH when the steering gear sheared off, causing no steering control of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the mechanics urged us to contact Ford due to this being a manufacturer's defect. The steering gear, shock, inner tie rod end, pitman arm, drag link, sway bar bracket, and link kit were replaced. Due to no control, I also side-swiped 2 parked cars.”

NHTSA complaint #10067874, filed 2004-04, 100,000 miles

“Truck wanders on road and pulls when brakes applied, dealer was told of this problem since viehicle was purchased they never could find the problem. I have owned this viehicle for 3 years and have replaced brake pads 3 times and have had to replace the hubs twice myself at my expence out of warranty now. There was almost a fatality when I applied the brakes my truck pulled me into the ditch sliding and rocking from drivers side to passenger side up on two wheels. My airbag light flashes on and off. Who knows if they even work. My overdrive switch has been replaced 4 times and is broke again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10016830, filed 2003-05, 113,000 miles

“Vehicle was backing out of a driveway and the steering wheel snapped. The pitman arm disengaged, causing the vehicle to lose steering power. Owner called the dealer for the part, but the dealership did not have the part. Pitman arm was replaced. Consumer adds all 4 ball joints need to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10111071, filed 2005-03, 51,000 miles

“1999 Ford F-250 SD (super duty diesel) pickup truck. On 11/07/06, the pickup truck was being operated on a paved highway in missouri. When the driver attempted to negotiate a curve, the steering failed, the truck continued straight (off-course), but driver was able to gently bring vehicle to a rolling stop. There was no impact or harsh driving involved. Inspection revealed that the hardened ( never supposed to break ) steel bolt that connects the long tie rod to the pitman arm was completely broken in two. …”

NHTSA complaint #10172920, filed 2006-11, 234,000 miles

“Brake lines, power steering lines, fuel lines, oil pan, valve covers, rear axle cover-all rotted and failed- loss of braking, steering, severe oil leaking.”

NHTSA complaint #10211373, filed 2007-12, 18,450 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025424%
2024410%
2023511%
202286%
2021159%
20204617%
201977667%
201825263%
201771762%
201611841%
201512643%
2014727%
2013314%
20121832%
20114739%
20101341%
2009730%
20083928%
20072343%
200610237%
20056723%
2004156%
2003158%
2002125%
2001217%
200083%
1999146%
1997410%

Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-250 SD

Engine cooling
95 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsTires
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-250 SD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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