2001 Ford F-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 18%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Ford F-350, 18% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,400 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving down the rd came to stop light and I had nothing for breaks. I quickly pumped brake and got it to slowdown and made the turn. Went to pull into hospital and had no breaks even tried pumping it again and still had no breaks.”
NHTSA complaint #11480883, filed 2022-08“With brakes applied steering can not be turned. Can not parellel park,make a u-turn,back up boat or camper easily,I am afraid that if I was driving and had to slam on the brakes I would be unable to steer the vehicle due to not being able to turn the steering wheel.Ford has told me they know about it but there is nothing they can do to fix it. Also steering seems very sloppy and loose. Steering wheel moves when going over bumps ( left to right).”
NHTSA complaint #754532, filed 2001-11“The bracket on the passenger side that is welded to the bottom of the front axle is rusted completely through to the point that the u-bolts that secure the leaf springs to the axle have pulled through the bracket. It appears to be a significant safety issue due to the fact the front axle is no longer secured to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11443341, filed 2021-12“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel shook violently and independently moved from side to side. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who replaced the stabilizing bar however the failure was not corrected. The failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10549822, filed 2013-10, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while parked with the ignition on, he turned the steering wheel and the wheels did not turn. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the front tie rod would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10446981, filed 2012-02, 190,000 milesSteering: 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 2001 Ford F-350
31 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-350
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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