Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1999 Ford F-250

Four problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2004

I turned right into a paint store parking lot after leaving a major highway (m-32) with my 1999 Ford f250 (69000 miles) and noticed a slipping feeling in my steering. When I tried to back up to leave the paint store my right front wheel was pointed to the far right and my left wheel was straight. I looked under the right wheel area and saw the tie rod end was separated from the steering rod. I had the truck transported on a flat bed to a repair shop. I had all the tie rod ends replaced. The repair shop, bedford's muffler & brake (9893458732) has seen this same type of failure recently on a Ford. I have the failed parts and have contacted Ford over a week ago. They have not responded.

2 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2003

The front tire rod fell off the vehicle. The dealer was notified. Both front outer tie rod ends were replaced.

3 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2002

While turning into driveway at 30 mph the tie rod end fell off.

4 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

While mechanic was installing new tires he noticed that the tie rod on the front right side was severely worn, destroyed.




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