Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2003 Ford F-450.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Gear Box problems |
Contact states while applying the brakes it is difficult to turn the wheel left or right. The harder the brake is pressed the harder it is to turn the wheel until the steering is locked up. Eventually the steering gear started leaking, leading to replacement of the steering gear. This did not repair the problem.