Investigation EA01009: 1999–2001 Ford F-250 SD

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Mar 2, 2001

Closed

Aug 19, 2003

Model years

1999–2001

Subject

Sector shaft fractures

Component: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Summary

This ea was opened based on a response received from ford motor company to an information request (ir) submitted during sq00-018.ford stated in an internal service message that it had changed the steering gear sector shafts and pitman arms installed 1999 model year f-series super duty vehicles on march 22, 1999.ford stated that these design changes were implemented to make improvements in vehicle steering and handling, and that virtually all of the reported fractured sector shafts were the result of extraordinary, possibly multiple, impacts.an engineering analysis closing report is attached.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2001 Ford F-250 SD288 complaints
• 2000 Ford F-250 SD233 complaints
• 1999 Ford F-250 SD249 complaints