Two problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Steering failure: my 1997 Ford f150 had a steering failure. VIN:1ftdf1861vka90060. The steering shaft separated from the power steering box. The steering shaft connection is aluminum and the gear on the power steering box is steel. The aluminum wore and the steel, naturally did not. Basic engineering failure. Described exactly in recall no. 03s02 a very thorough search showed no recalls or maintenance notices. Please, please, please, if you have a 1997, Ford f150 have the connection of the steering shaft to the power steering box check immediately. I cannot imagine a worst failure in a vehicle. No steering.
Consumer states steering has failed while driving. Dealer notified.