Two problems related to steering gear box shaft pitman have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2002 F-150.
While driving in a straight line at 36 mph on a paved street the left otter tie rod end broke . Car was close to being out of control but was safely brought to a stop. Replaced all tie rod ends, pitman arm and center link. (shop that did the alignment said I was the second car that had broken a tie rod. The other vehicle was a 2001 f150).
Consumer complained about the pitman arm on the vehicle. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the pitman arm fell off which it caused completely lost of steering and the consumer hit another vehicle on the highway was contacted and has agreed that there was no bolt put into the part that fell off but there still not doing nothing about it. Ts photos attached.