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2001 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford F-250 has 24 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford F-250

Tires
48
Engine
29
Powertrain
27
Steering
24
Brakes
21
Speed Control
17
Suspension
13
Seat Belts
12
Electrical
10
Airbags
8
Visibility
7
Wheels
5
Other
3

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 12, 2020STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINESPARK PLUGS KEEP BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE, WHILE ACCELERATING, HAS DONE FIVE TIMES,, WHEN IT DOES V...
Jan 2, 2019STEERINGTWICE IN THE LAST 5 YEARS I HAVE EXPERIENCED TOTAL STEERING LOSS WHILE DRIVING FORD F-250 V10 TRITON...
Jul 4, 2016STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING BACK HOME FROM SHOPPING MY BRAKES (ANTI-LOCK STYLE) LOCKED UP AND VIOLENTLY SHOOK MY V...
May 2, 2013STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWHILE I WAS DRIVING ALONG A HILLY, WINDING ROAD THE ENGINE OF MY 2001 F-250 DIESEL 4X4 TRUCK UNEXPEC...
Sep 16, 2008STEERING,SUSPENSIONAFTER TRAVELING OVER SMALL BUMPS, LIKE RAILROAD TRACKS MOST RECENTLY, AT AROUND 30MPH, ONE FRONT WHE...
Dec 19, 2005STEERINGDT: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING PULLEY FELL OFF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSED THE ...
Dec 9, 2004STEERINGWHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE FRONT PASSENGER TIE ROD BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE...
Apr 22, 2004STEERINGVEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED OR AT AT STOP POSTION. THE VEHICLE HA...
Apr 1, 2003STEERINGWHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN. *JB
May 10, 2002STEERINGON A SLIPPERY ROAD WITH POWER STEERING CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE DIRECTIONS AND CAUSED A CRASH.*...
May 8, 2002STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER AND PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. *AK ...
Dec 21, 2001STEERINGCONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING TURNS, ALSO THE STEERING WAS HA...
Dec 21, 2001STEERINGCONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN MAKING TURNS, ALSO THE STEERING WAS HA...
Jun 15, 2001STEERINGWHEN SITTING AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN WITH BRAKES APPLIED IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO TURN WHEEL. DEALER ...
Apr 18, 2001STEERINGTHE TRUCK WILL NOT TURN AT LOW SPEED. NOT ENOUGH POWER ASSIST. *AK
Mar 1, 2001STEERINGWHEN APPLYING BRAKES STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES ...
Dec 1, 2000STEERINGLACK OF POWER ASSIST, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHILE BRAKING. *AK
Sep 1, 2000STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE POWER STEERING IS WEAK OR NON-EXISTING WHEN PUTTING FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND ...
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGWHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT LOW SPEEDE THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO S...
Jan 1, 1970STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF AN INTERSECTION ONTO A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER FLOOR THE ACCELE...

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