1999 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 142 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford F-350 SD, 7% of the 142 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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 have had 2 steering gear boxes break on my truck. The first was when my truck was hit while parked. The individual hit the front of my vehicle and dented in the front bumper and fender. It was not until we went to load the truck on the wrecker that we discovered the broken box. The second time I was driving down the road and the person in front of me slammed on their brakes to avoid an individual making a turn in front of them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10202244, filed 2007-09, 140,000 miles“At a stop and then at 5 MPH applied brakes steering I have replaced steering box and powersteering pump and still same problem. This could cause a wreck if happened when turning and not able to return steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10497663, filed 2013-02, 209,866 miles“I have a complaint about my 99 Ford f350 super duty 1 ton pickup. The steering of this truck sucks! I have had it to the Ford garage in missoula, mt and they said the steering had been set up too tight and that it was now set to factory specs and it still isn't right. The garage said that they could replace all parts in the steering and it still wouldn't make the truck handle good. What's with that?”
NHTSA complaint #10007816, filed 2003-02“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that when driving at least 30 MPH and attempting a turn or switching lanes, the power steering system would not return the steering wheel back to center, causing the vehicle to drift outside the lanes. The contact called the dealer regarding the issue and the dealer advised that the failure was contributed to the steering box and recommended diagnostic testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359117, filed 2010-10, 161,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the power of steering failed and as a result the steering shaft broke. The contact mentioned that due to the failure he was unable to control the steering wheel and crashed into snow bank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10445639, filed 2012-01, 145,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148818Oct 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 35 | 19% |
| 2019 | 266 | 57% |
| 2018 | 102 | 50% |
| 2017 | 292 | 51% |
| 2016 | 76 | 36% |
| 2015 | 67 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 9 | 31% |
| 2011 | 14 | 33% |
| 2010 | 17 | 34% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 25 | 25% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 45 | 35% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-350 SD
32 complaintsTires
27 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-350 SD
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.
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