Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1999 Ford F-550. The number one most common problem is related to the steering gear box sector shaft (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering hose, piping, and connections (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems | |
| Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems |
: the contact stated while driving 5mph in a parking lot the steering wheel spun freely. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the problem was the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control. The steering sector shaft needed to be replaced. Read details...
The vehicle's steering wheel locked up at 30 mph, in which the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop. Ph the power steering hose had popped out causing a loss of steering and brakes. Scc Read details...