Two problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was just seconds away from getting on the highway when the steering went completely out!! it happened in the following way. After making a left turn, fortunately I looked down and noticed the steering wheel was about 90 degrees off from center. With my mechanical background I knew that this was serious and pulled off the road. I checked the tie rods, suspension, tires looking for anything obvious and didn't find anything. Got back in the truck to test the steering wheel and as I turned the wheel there was a slight resistance then pop and the wheel spun freely. Opened the hood and the shaft was connected to the box spinning freely. I was seconds away from getting on the highway!.
When at a stop not able to turn wheels while brakes are applied. Ford company indicated that this was the way vehicle was designed. The design flaw is the cause for steering problem that occurs when brakes are applied. A new wider stance, tie rod angle and the fact that there is more weight in the front end than on the 97 older body style vehicle.