1999 Ford F-550 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The vehicle's steering wheel locked up at 30 MPH, in which the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop. Ph the power steering hose had popped out causing a loss of steering and brakes. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10002090, filed 2003-01, 190,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 5mph in a parking lot the steering wheel spun freely. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the problem was the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control. The steering sector shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06”
NHTSA complaint #10153362, filed 2006-03, 120,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 10 MPH in a parking lot going over a speed bump the steering wheel spun freely. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the problem was the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control. The steering sector shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10153364, filed 2006-03, 99,000 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-550 SD 1999, F-250 1999, F-350 1999 +1 more
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Ford F-550 SD
23 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsInterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford F-550 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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