Two problems related to steering linkages have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was involved in a accident that did damage to the right front wheel area. The right front wheel hit a cement culvert causing damage to the hub and axle housing. During or before (unknown) the accident the steering box output (pitman) shaft broke. We have several of these types of trucks and one other f350 that while driving in a storm the wheel hit a rut in the road and the pitman shaft broke causing the truck to go up an embankment and roll over.
My name is dianne mccullar. Address is 5223 solar ridge dr. Colorado springs, CO 80917. (719)574-2029 my 1979 Ford bronco VIN#u15hlej5445 was hit by the above mentioned truck on 05/23/99. The owner lost control of his vehicle when the steering shaft/steering gear box sheared apart. My truck was parked at the time. $5100 of damage was done to my truck. Tig insurance has determined that the collision was due to a Ford part that is under recall (#98s17). Due to them determining that this was caused by mechanical defect, tig insurance has denied my claim for damage to my truck and I am having to pursue Ford directly. Please contact me if you have any info that would help my case. Thank you.