Three problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer (tomball Ford, 22702 tomball pkwy, tomball, TX 77375, (281) 378-3160) was contacted, but did not receive authorization from the contact to diagnose the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the high volume oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
Twice the power steering pump has failed (needing replacement both times) resulting in loss of power steering fluid and sudden loss of power assisted steering. First happened on April 9,2004 at 22,219 miles. Then again at 38,175 miles on Feb. 22,2006.
I have a 2001 Ford f250 with the 7. 3 l engine. The problem with the vehical is that the power steering is unreliable. It works great 99% but occasionally it just goes dead. It seems that using the brakes and trying to turn the steering wheel will cause the steering to go dead such as in a parking lot where you are trying to turn the wheel and use the brakes to stop the car. The other day I was going up an on ramp with a turn at the top and had no steering to turn the truck. I almost had a wreck. The dealership seems aware of this problem. . . The fellas on the Ford truck web site have had their problems as well. It seems like this might be an issue for a possible recall.