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2001 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford F-350 has 28 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford F-350

Tires
31
Steering
28
Brakes
20
Engine
16
Powertrain
16
Airbags
9
Electrical
8
Seat Belts
8
Speed Control
6
Other
6
Wheels
4
Fuel System
4
Suspension
3

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 18, 2022STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWas driving down the rd came to stop light and I had nothing for breaks. I quickly pumped brake and ...
Dec 9, 2021STEERINGThe bracket on the passenger side that is welded to the bottom of the front axle is rusted completel...
Apr 18, 2016STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON ANY INCLINE, THE STEERING W...
May 20, 2015STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, T...
Aug 1, 2013STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TH...
Jan 28, 2012STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION ON, H...
Sep 4, 2008STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESSTEERING GETS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES. *TR
Apr 7, 2004STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AND COULD NOT TURN TO THE...
Jun 1, 2003STEERINGWHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE THE STEERING LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER OR MOVE. PLEASE FILL...
Nov 11, 2002STEERINGWHILE AT STAND STILL WITH FOOT ON BRAKE CAN NOT TURN WHEEL AND AT SPEED WHILE APPLYING BRAKES CAN NO...
Mar 1, 2002STEERINGWHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS OR HIGH SPEEDS STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP, AND CONSUMER CANNO...
Jan 1, 2002STEERINGWHILE DRIVING, IF ENGINE IS IDLING AND BRAKES ARE APPLIED, VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING CONTROL. CO...
Dec 1, 2001STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES OR WHEN GOING AT SLOW SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL BECOME HARDER TO CONTROL. ALSO WI...
Oct 15, 2001STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN APPLYING BRAKES HARD AT ANY SPEED STEERING LOCKS UP, EVEN AT STAND STILL. DEALER STATED VEHICL...
Sep 7, 2001STEERINGAFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR A DRIFT IN THE STEERING, FORD HAS TOLD ME THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PR...
Aug 21, 2001STEERINGDANGER!!! WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AS A RESULT THE DRI...
Jul 1, 2001STEERINGWHILE SETTING STILL WITHOUT BRAKES YOU CAN NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL, AND SOMETIMES WHEN TH...
Jun 1, 2001STEERINGTOTAL LOSS OF STEERING UPON BRAKING. *AK
May 11, 2001STEERINGWHILE TRAVELING DOWN ROAD, DRIVER ENTERED INTO CURVE AND HAD NO STEERING, THEREFORE LEAVING THE ROAD...
Mar 22, 2001STEERINGWHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING POWER AND CRASHED, THE CONSUMER SUFFERED SEVER...

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