Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1998 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the steering gear box shaft pitman (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |
Steering gear box. It has become disengaged at the pitman arm. And leaking fluid. I have found that the 97 and 99 versions of this truck have had problems and recalls for this. I was told a while back ( about 1 year ago) by a car dealership owner that this truck is actually a 99 I would like to Read details...
1998 Ford F-250 steel tie-rod were sufficiently worn, lower ball joints were also worn and needed to be replaced. ***** the consumer received a cautionary letter from the Ford motor company which stated it was necessary to have the steering linkage inspected every 15,000, which prompted the Read details...
While traveling at aprox. 25 mph the tie rod end on the right side disconnected with no warning causing that tire to turn out word with the other still straight. Then it happened to the other side while backing out of a parking spot about 2 months after the first time it had happened doing the same Read details...