Two problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the power steering failed and caused the contact to crash into a snow bank. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the vehicle was inspected. The technician advised the contact that the failure was caused by crystallization of the steering shaft, which was fractured. The failure and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 02/15/lj the consumer stated there was no road hazard to cause the steering shaft failure. Updated 02/17/12.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the power of steering failed and as a result the steering shaft broke. The contact mentioned that due to the failure he was unable to control the steering wheel and crashed into snow bank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145,000.