Ford F-150 owners have reported 5 problems related to steering knuckle spindle (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the F-150.
While driving at 30 mph consumer tried to make a right and the vehicle kept going straight. Vehicle ended up in a ditch on the side of the road. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who verified that the steering arm fell off the steering box.
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There was no cotter pin installed on the front driver side spindle. As a result, the entire driver side front wheel fell off and the vehicle crashed into a parked car.
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all problems of the 2002 Ford F-150
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The steering shaft became detached from the steering gear box.
Ford said no recall at this time. There should be steering knuckle is weak.
Front knuckle: spindle that holds the tie rod broke, causing the wheel to fall off and no steering ability, consumer went up over curb within 5 feet from a daycare building almost resulting in crash.
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all problems of the 1996 Ford F-150
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