Ford Econoline owners have reported 18 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
First time: pulling out of parking lot. Steering wheel jumped off center. At dealer when mechanic said nothing wrong. At home when steering wheel became difficult. Steering gear started to move. Managed to get to dealer & mechanic saw 2 of 3 bolts sheared off & repaired it. Read details...
Driving on bestbuy parking lot, went over a speed bumper heard a loud clunk coming from driver side front tire. Drove home, stopped van, got help, while turning the steering to left, loud metal clunk from that driver side, helper on floor noticed that bottom bolt holding power steering box is going Read details...
The contact owns a 1993 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the gear box fractured from the frame. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...
Camber bushings were totally worn out after only 27,000 miles. Front drivers and passenger side tires were worn excessively on the inside. Replace the camber bushings. This was not covered under warranty which should have been. Read details...
Steering control arm snap. Read details...