Seven problems related to steering have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle experiences a violent shaking in the steering and front suspension called "the death wobble". Occurs as speeds between 40 and 70 mph. Occurs if road is somewhat bumpy. Occurs often and could result in loss of control. It requires that I slow down to about 5 mph before it stops. This immediate need to slow down if dangerous if someone is following me (especially a large truck. ).
I was driving my pick up Ford 150 1998 32 mile for hour and I lose control of my steering wheel . My steering wheel do not respond . . Steering wheel went loose turning and turning with no control of the truck. . .
The prn12 shift lever has been slowly loosening over a period of 6 months, and has resulted in not being able to start the vehicle in park. Also, when shifting into park, the shifter will not engage, and will allow the vehicle to roll forward or backward. No accidents have been caused as a result of the excess play in the shifter. I checked the internet for possible causes and found many threads explaining the cause as two star bolts that have either loosened, or completely fallen out in some cases. I have tightened the bolts myself, but I believe this is a situation that the dealers should address.
The steering wheel locked up and the tierod end leaned out to far.
Steering components that broke suddenly causing complete loss of vehicle control.
Steering wheel was very loose. Steering shaft, said to be causing the problem, was replaced.
Front steering system fell from truck causing loss of control and a collision.