1997 Ford F-250 steering problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Ford F-250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f250. The steering column began shaking from left to right and then locked. The contact applied force to the steering wheel to unlock it and the shaft bearing failed. The dealer stated that the trust bearing was on back order and they did not know when the part would…”
filed Jan 22, 2008
“Power steering bracket broke. Unable to get part through any dealership or junk yard in the united states. Through numerous attempts to get this part I have found that so many have been sold recently that the supply has been exhausted. Therefore, it is now on back order until june. The part appears…”
filed May 14, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE…Campaign 03V196000 · May 27, 2003
Related service bulletins
Customer maintenance reminder - literature program 04l19 - tie rod inspection procedure. *tt
04L19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2004
Steering problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 74 | 52% |
| 2013 F-250 | 37 | 39% |
| 2012 F-250 | 112 | 42% |
| 2011 F-250 | 102 | 41% |
| 2010 F-250 | 30 | 41% |
| 2009 F-250 | 32 | 59% |
| 2008 F-250 | 80 | 41% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 78 | 35% |
| 2005 F-250 | 39 | 27% |
| 2004 F-250 | 10 | 7% |
| 2003 F-250 | 11 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-250
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.