2002 Ford F-350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Ford F-350, 14% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 3 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.
“Hard steering with wineing noise. I was not able to steer the truck. Lucky for me I was going slow at the time. I traced the leaking fluid to a fitting on the power steering hose. Looks like a insulated steel pipe coming from the tubo rests on this steering hose. Constant rubbing and movement of this pipe causes damage to the hose fitting. Hose was repaired, however less than six months later it happend again same problem. I recognized the simptoms and was able to pull off the road safely. I do have the second hose and will keep if needed for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10323471, filed 2010-04, 260,000 miles“October 5, 2004 a fairfax county vehicle # 6382, 2002 Ford f350 was involved in a vehicle accident that resulted in the possible injury of a pregnant female. The female driver stopped for a fast tran bus and the driver of the county vehicle attempted to stop and as he turned the steering wheel to the left the vehicle kept going straight and struck the car in front. The steering shaft broke and it was later confirmed that it was the steering shaft sector that broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10096098, filed 2004-10, 28,398 miles“While braking after driving 30 MPH, vehicle lost power steering control. Consumer managed to regain control of vehicle, and pulled over to side of the road. Took vehicle to dealership where mechanic determined the cause of steering problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10042527, filed 2003-11, 63,000 miles“While driving at any speed vehicle intermittently stalled in drive or in reverse. Vehicle had been to the dealer eight times for this problem. Each time dealer examines the vehicle, but the problem was not resolved. When vehicle stalled, this caused consumer to loose power steering and subsequently causing an accident to take place. Consumer suffered sever pain in neck and back. Expert's automotive report from nextech evaluated that vehicle has execessive effort required to turn steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10061054, filed 2004-03, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-350. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds over road bumps, he would have to over steer in order to maintain the vehicle in one lane. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the gear box as a temporary remedy. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 187,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467804, filed 2012-07, 175,000 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 2002 Ford F-350
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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