Steering Gear Box Problems of Ford Econoline

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. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 110,000.

The contact owns a 1994 Ford Econoline. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle would constantly veer to the right and the steering wheel wobbled. An independent mechanic stated that the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Purchased vehicle as used from paul clark Ford. From the first day, steering problems. While vehicle was under warrenty, the dealer did replace steering gear box. Went back to dealer, stating I was still having steering problems. Delaer stated, vehicle no longer under warrenty. Took vehicle to auto repair shop, removed the intermediate steering shaft, shaft was not installed correctly. Shaft has slot for bolt to fit thruogh, thus locking shaft and bolt together. The other side of the shaft(rounded) was used. If the shaft had lossened, I would have lost immediate steering, with catastrophic results to my self or others. Three distinct possibilities:.

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