Steering Related Problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 2001 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (six problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

I have a 2001 Ford f150 regular cab long bed with 75,000 miles. While driving at approximately 40 mph the right inner tie rod broke causing the vehicle to shudder significantly until I was able to stop the vehicle.   Read details...

The Steering problem

The truck was parked in my driveway for at least 24 hours without being used or turned on. The front of the truck suddenly went on fire. The fire department came and put it out. The fire burned only the front up to the windshield leaving the cab partially melted and my daughters car seat unsafe.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became loose as the steering column became separated from the universal joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the universal joint would need to be   Read details...


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