Steering Related Problems of the 1996 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows nine common steering related problems of the 1996 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the steering column (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering linkages (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Ford F-150

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Column problems	3
Steering Linkages problems	2
Steering Wheel problems	2
Steering Gear Box problems	2
Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems	1
Steering Knuckle Spindle problems	1
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems	1
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	1
Power Steering Pump problems	1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 1996 Ford F-150

The Steering Column problem

I had trouble turning the ignition switch with the original key,when the power steering stopped working after maybe 2 years something broke in the steering column that caused the steering wheel to flop around and a few years after that the steering wheel broke off of the steering column. Read details...

The Steering Linkages problem

"clunk" noise heard/felt through the steering column when maneuvering in parking lots, stop and go traffic, acceleration and braking, or driving over bumps Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

The steering wheel broke off, without warning. Read details...

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