1997 Ford F-350 steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Ford F-350 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the steering wheel became very difficult to turn while backing up. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the power steering hose came loose, which caused the vehicle to leak power steering fluid and lose all power steering. The dealership informed the…”
filed Aug 29, 2006
“1997 ford f350 steering problems.***no answer required***. *mr a bearing inside the steering column cracked and resulted in the steering wheel locking up momentarily while driving. *nm”
filed Jul 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 F-350 | 66 | 44% |
| 2011 F-350 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 F-350 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 F-350 | 47 | 36% |
| 2007 F-350 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 F-350 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 F-350 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 F-350 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 F-350 | 16 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-350
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.