Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Three problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2011

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the entire subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded. The dealer stated that the entire subframe and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 167,166.

2 Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.

3 Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Failure Date: 12/11/1998

While driving steering mechanism broke due to a faulty steering pinion bolt and clock spring which resulted in no steering control. Please provide further information.




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