Two problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. After I talked to some people I found that at least 6 other people have had similar problems. I contacted Ford but they said that they have not heard of these problems. Total cost of repairs was 131. 00 which port city refunded me.
Bracket holding power steering pump in place broke, causing loss of power steering/brakes.