1999 Ford E-150 steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Ford E-150 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While turning into a parking space the bolts to the steering box sheared off with complete loss of steering. Further inspection showed severe cracking and loss of metal in the steering box area. After doing some searches I found that this is common issue in the E series vans. I did do a recall…”
filed Jan 22, 2022
“The 3 mounting bolts attaching the steering box to the frame broke/sheared off as the vehicle was being parked in the driveway. 1999 ford e150 van. A loud popping noise or bang was heard and total loss of steering was the result of the steering box dangling from the frame. The vehicle was being…”
filed Apr 23, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other E-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 E-150 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 E-150 | 5 | 22% |
| 2003 E-150 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 E-150 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 E-150 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 E-150 | 2 | 4% |
| 1998 E-150 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 E-150 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 E-150 | 4 | 7% |
| 1995 E-150 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 E-150 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 E-150 | 10 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford E-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.