Four problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When attempting to make a right or left turn, the power steering failed intermittently. The consumer stated that when making a deep turn forward or when backing, it would become very difficult to turn and it was as though the power disengaged. Several Ford dealers suggested that when a Ford vehicle is being driven, one cannot apply the brakes and turn the steering wheel at the same time.
Total loss of power assist steering at idle. Unable to back into parking space or align with trailer while hooking up. Speeding up engine in neutral doesn't help. Steering wheel just completley locks up. Can't even turn it with both hands. Ford says it's a "normal condition.
Consumer lost control on loose gravel, vehicle rolled over, then hit a ditch head on. Driver's airbag did not deploy. Passenger's airbag was shut off. Consumer sustained chest injuries, and vehicle was totalled.
While parking consumer lost power steering, and was not able to turn the steering wheel. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic duplicated the problem. Consumer encountered steering while attempting to park.
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems |