1999 Ford F-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 12%of 413 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford F-350, 12% of the 413 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer was informed the tie rod had rotted out and the sleeve was about to fall off. There was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer's vehicle was not affected.”
NHTSA complaint #10014975, filed 2003-04, 84,000 miles“The u-bolts failed, and the axel dropped down. We heard a thud , and felt a dropping sensation. The steering immediatley became inoperable, and the truck crashed into several bales of hay. The driver's side door was damaged. When I contacted parker toyota, they claimed my extended warranty did not cover the axel. I then paid for the repairs out of pocket. Later the same day, I pulled a VIN history on the vehicle, and found that the odometer had been rolled back. …”
NHTSA complaint #736237, filed 2000-11“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 the steering wheel to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11362838, filed 2020-10, 190,000 miles“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 ditch. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's father sustained blunt force trauma to the torso and was fatally injured upon impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11152872, filed 2018-11, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, the power steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the vehicle was inspected. The technician advised the contact that the failure was caused by crystallization of the steering shaft, which was fractured. The failure and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 02/15/12 the consumer stated there was no road hazard to cause the steering shaft failure. Updated 02/17/12”
NHTSA complaint #10444347, filed 2012-01, 145,000 milesRelated recalls
- 98V116000May 29, 1998Vehicle description: medium duty trucks and chassis-cabs. One or more of the four rivets on the lower steering shaft flex coupling may not have been crimped…Covers: Ford F-350 1999, F-250 1999, F-450 SD 1999 +1 more
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 | 66 | 44% |
| 2011 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 | 47 | 36% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 44 | 14% |
| 1999 | 48 | 12% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-350
93 complaintsBrakes
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-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.
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