Two problems related to steering gear box sector shaft have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2000 F-150.
While driving at any speed and when making a turn consumer heard a clanking noise. Consumer replaced the steering shaft, but the problem persisted. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then replaced the idler arm, which corrected the problem. Vehicle only has 25,000 miles.
While driving the vehicle lost all steering control due to shearing of the sector shaft, this resulted in a collision with a tree, both the consumer and passenger were injured in the accident (attorney for consumer).