Ford F-250 owners have reported 13 problems related to steering gear box sector shaft (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the sector shaft of the steering gear box snapped off causing the vehicle to lose power steering resulting in a crash into an embankment. This crash caused damage to the front and passenger side of the vehicle. The contact and passenger suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop. Updated 7/21/2006 -.
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: the consumer stated while at a stop sign, the steering wheel turned 360 degrees and the tires did not react. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, were it was determined this is the same problem as indicated in NHTSA recall # 03v196000, regarding the shaft sector. The vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated 2/24/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer about the problem. They explained that the failure was just a coincidence.
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Steering shaft broke on 1997 Ford f250.
Steering sector shaft fractured resulting in a rollover accident.
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The contact owns a 1997 Ford f250 hd. The steering mechanism becomes loose and makes random noises. The contact took the vehicle to a shop and was informed that the steering linkage was coming apart. The mechanic placed a temporary makeshift to hold the linkage together, but it has not been replaced. He then learned that there was a recall on the year, make, and model of his vehicle for the same failure. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included and they refused to repair the defect. The contact feels that the failure should be repaired for free since it was identical to the one mentioned in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 236,000. Updated 04/02/08.
While reversing , vehicle lost steering power. The steering wheel will turn, but the vehicle will not go in the direction that it's being turned. The vehicle's steering sector shaft had broke.
While driving steering sector shaft broke, causing loss of steering.
Steering sector shaft broke. It happened just as consumer pulled off the freeway. No injuries were sustained.
While driving there was no steering, the vehicle crossed an inbound lane and went into a ditch, tire was blown and tie rod had broken. The insured stated that sector shaft in steering box sheared off causing the accident. Claim# 25-5439-822.
While driving a bolt broke out of the steering manual shaft sector, causing vehicle to lose control.
Loss of control caused by steering sector shaft failure, body damage to the vehicle due to loss of control. Cj.
Steering sector shaft failed, causing noise while turning corners.
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The vehicle had a twisted sector shaft.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Steering problems | |
Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
Steering Wheel problems | |
Power Steering Pump problems | |
Steering Gear Box problems | |
Steering Failed problems | |
Steering Column problems | |
Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems |