Table 1 shows nine common steering related problems of the 1996 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the steering column (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box (three problems).
The contact owns a 1996 Ford f250 diesel. The contact stated the steering column became very loose while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 77,600. Read details...
While driving steering box totally failed, could not steer vehicle, steering box replaced by dealership, problem has not reoccurred, speed 25 mph. Read details...
Bearing failed on belt tensioner causing me to lose the serpentine belt which controls power steering,cooling,charging,and basically everything. Engine did overheat,but I was lucky enough to close to an exit in west virginia. Read details...