Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems of the 1999 Ford F-550

Two problems related to steering gear box sector shaft have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-550. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2005

: 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. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06.

2 Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2004

: the contact stated while driving 10 mph in a parking lot going over a speed bump 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. The manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06.


Other Steering related problems of the 1999 Ford F-550

Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems
4
Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems
2


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