Steering Wheel Problems of Ford F-250

My kids and I were driving on I-70 west coming from cambridge ohio to columbus. We hit a rough spot in the road and the front end started shaking violently from side to side. The whole truck was shaking. I let my foot off the accelerator and changed lanes. This did not stop the shaking. I went off on the berm and continued to slow down. At approx. 35-40 mph it stopped shaking. I checked the tires and all were fine. We proceeded on and roughly 10 miles down the road it did it again. I again took my foot off the gas and headed towards the berm, I did try hitting the brakes this time. Brakes made no difference. The shaking did not stop until we were between 35 and 40 mph. I have owned this truck since it had 5,000 miles on it and have traveled this road many times. The truck has always bounced around when hitting rough road surfaces, however, it stopped once past the rough spot. My truck is only used occasionally and has all of its original components it left the factory with, including the tires. I can not find any loose tie rod ends. Once I got home I turned off the truck and when I went to restart it to pull into the garage the battery was completely dead. This could of been totally coincidence, however, I believe the violent shaking caused a battery plate to short out. In my opinion this is completely unacceptable and is not a safe condition for anyone to be in at highway speeds. If my wife had been driving, she would not have been able to control the vehicle. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter as it could have very serious and unfortunate consequences for other owners who could experience this problem, at any time, without warning.

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Upon hitting bumps on roadway I lost complete control of truck for approx 2 tenths of a mile until I slowed down. Front end shook violently somebody is going to die in one of these death traps,I hope its not one of my kids.

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While driving at highway speed steering wheel broke.

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While driving vehicle will pull to the right resulting in consumer losing control of vehicle and vehicle running into a ditch. Dealership can not fix problem. Please provide more details. Ts.

While driving straight vehicle suddenly made a 45% turn and rear ended another car. Steering column split in half. Consumer lost control of vehicle, went into oncoming traffic before slamming on brakes. Please provide any further information.

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While vehicle is in idle and brakes are applied steering wheel will lock up. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Consumer stated there was a squeak in the steering wheel when making turns, also the steering was hard to adjust on tilt wheel.

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When sitting at a light or stop sign with brakes applied it was not possible to turn wheel. Dealer said this was normal for this vehicle.

Ea 01 009/steering sector shaft fracture: vehicle was experiencing excessive play in steering wheel while driving at 40-45 mph. Dealer was notified, and had steering system adjusted. Consumer informed that no further problem received after the repairs were done.

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If there are any uneven parts of road or bumps, steering wheel will rip right out of consumer's hand, and cause loss of control.

When applying brakes steering wheel locks up, causing loss of steering control. Consumer states dealer has not corrected problem. Please provide any further information.

Steering wheel makes rub noise when turning, and steering wheel cover is coming apart, also steering wheel not centered properly.

Steering wheel makes rub noise when turning, and steering wheel cover is coming apart, also steering wheel not centered properly.

Steering wheel has become very loose, will no longer tilt upward, feels like it will come off, dealer said vehicle was out of warranty.

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Steering wheel locks up and will not turn with foot on brake and stopped.

While driving at approximately 35-40 mph and pulling a normal load, driver applied brakes when the steering shaft broke unexpectedly, causing loss of control, resulting in an accident.

When driving steering was not responsive. Had a lot of play in the steering wheel. Also, front end felt like was not rolling freely, and no adequate steering control. Contacted dealer and manufactur. They didn't have the equipment to align the front end.

Entire steering wheel assembly would not turn to the left, passed the center. The problem was reported to the dealership. Dealership could not duplicate the problem. The truck has been returned to the dealership. Please provide any further information.

While making a turn either left or right the steering column will pop out. Consumer is concerned about this situation.

While driving vehicle would pull to the right if steering wheel is held loosely or not at all. Speed is not a factor. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic the manufacturer knows of the problem, but has no corrective solutions.

When consumer is trying to park on a hill and apply the brakes fully, consumer cannot turn the steering wheel. Service bulletin #99-19-04 was issued which stated that this was normal operating conditions, and no repairs would be necessary.

Steering wheel would lock up whenever brakes are appliied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

When driving at any speed and when getting off the road and back on, steering wheel is difficult to maneuver and driver loses control. Dealer is not aware of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Received recall notice (#98v116000) & notified dealership. Was informed that no parts available for repairs. Called manufacturer & was told did not have any parts to send to dealership to repair steering column.

98v116000, steering column shaft; consumer received a recall notice from Ford. Contacted the dealer and they stated that they have not received any information from Ford on the recall, and would not be able to look at the vehicle or remedy the problem for at least one week or until notified by Ford of the recall.

Steering wheel loose.

2008 Ford F-250 sd. S10 appropriate handling-letter to the secretary from regarding Ford complaint the consumer stated her husband noticed the steering wheel was very loose and wobbly. Her husband was able to lift the steering wheels out of the shaft. The dealer replaced the steering and bolt.

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Steering shaft is clicking in column when turning to lfet or to right. Please provide further information.