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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,360 miles

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1999 Ford F-150 steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #12

Dec 232016

F-150

  • 188,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The overdive knob on gear shifter broke off while down-shifting from drive to 2nd gear. When researching the internet.... this seems to be a common problem!!!

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #11

Oct 062014

F-150 8-cyl

  • 105,000 miles
Approximately two weeks ago (10/2014) I noticed that the headlights on my 1999 Ford F-150 were not working. A few times once I returned to home I noticed that when I shifted the truck into park, the headlights came on. It did not appear to matter if the high beam or low beam lights were activated. I started to inspect the headlight operation and noticed that when I tilted the steering wheel to it's lowest position, typically it's operating position, the headlights turned off. When I tilted the wheel up slightly to the next position, the headlights would come on. Today, 10/19/2014 I removed the trim around the steering column and noticed that there are two wires that have broken and separated from the wiring harnesses that attach to the turn signal assembly and several contacts that are loose in the upper harness. I have taken photos and a video showing the parts that are loose and or broken. Because these broken wires and contacts are loose and affect the operation of the headlights, I am concerned about the risk of a short or sparks that they could create and without fully operational headlights, the vehicle is not drivable. I am the second owner of the truck and purchased it at around 11,000 miles. The steering column has never been taken apart nor has the trim around the steering column been removed. These wires could be seen moving as the steering wheel was tilted up and down prior to the signal assembly being removed as the headlights turned on and off with the light switch left in the on position.

- High Point, NC, USA

problem #10

Feb 032009

F-150

  • 109,000 miles
Front end shakes violently when encountering successive dips or potholes at speeds between 40 and 60. Replaced tires, shocks, tie rod ends, steering box, and linkage. Constantly verifying tire pressure, when this occurs daily I must slow to a crawl or shake the steering wheel from ten to two to make it quit. Cant afford to replace anything else that doesn't seem to work total thus far is in the 900's.

- Ocean Springs, MS, USA

problem #9

Apr 252006

F-150 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 70,325 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Complete loss of steering control.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #8

Sep 072001

(reported on)

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states shift lever shakes, a banging noise could be heard on rough roads due to steering shaft failure. The vehicle was hard to control on rough roads at low speed and the dealer adjusted the gear box.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #7

Sep 072001

(reported on)

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states shift lever shakes, a banging noise could be heard on rough roads due to steering shaft failure. The vehicle was hard to control on rough roads at low speed and the dealer adjusted the gear box.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 232001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering sector was making a noise when turning steering wheel left or right. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not fix vehicle. Contacted Ford, and Ford went along with dealership.

- Palestine, TX, USA

problem #5

Sep 271999

F-150 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The steering geometry and suspension travel lend the vehicle to excessive over steer resulting in loss of control.

- Bogart , GA, USA

problem #4

Jun 151999

F-150

  • miles
Lost control of vehicle while driving 45-50mph on rain slick roads. Vehicle hit a pole, head on, on side of road & neither air bags deployed upon impact. Driver hit head on steering wheel. Had emergency treatment.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

May 021999

F-150

  • miles
Consumer was driving approximately 35-45 mph when another vehicle pulled out. Consumer swerved/lost control and ran into a yard, hitting a big tree. Shoulder seat belt strap did not lock. Consumer's chest hit steering as steering wheel broke down and went into the dashboard. Consumer's head hit the windshield and cracked it. Pictures are available.

- Olney, TX, USA

problem #2

Nov 301998

F-150

  • miles
The steering on my 1999 Ford F150 supercab (lariet model) will not come back to centering. When I slightly turn the wheel to the left or right it just keeps on going in that direction. I have had this in the dealer for them to look at and they admit there is a problem so thay contacted the Ford engineer and was told they all do the same on the 1999 F150 pick-ups with supercab and V-8 engine. It seems to be only on this suspension on this model. I have driven others and they do the same. This is a very serious steering problem. I almost was involved in an accident on snow covered roads due to this problem. This vehicle and others I drove of the same style from the dealer were all the same. I would appreciate an investigation on this very serious steering problem. This vehicle just will not go down the road straight without forcefully turning the steering wheel back to center to constantly correct it.

- Belleville, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 081999

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 10 mph and pulling into the driveway steering started working intermittently, and the consumer could'nt turn the steering wheel the way he was turning.

- New Albany, MI, USA

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