Steering Problem??? What it it???
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
If you step on the brakes in what I believe to be all 2000 SD 4x4s, definitely gas, I'm not sure with diesel, the steering binds up and is very difficult to turn the wheel until you release the brake. Usually this is not a problem. However, I first noticed when on a hill and paralled parked between two vehicles. I wanted to apply the brake firmly and maneuver out of this tight spot. Was very difficult. Im not sure what will happen going down a highway and having to emergency brake and steer. I have emailed Ford about this problem. Im awaiting a reply.
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
All 99 and 2000 4x4's do this, gas or diesel. I complained last year and never got a answer. I have found one truck that did not do it. However, the driver said that the brakes performed bad overall. If you get a answer please post it. I find the problem to be a major pain in the butt when parking a trailer or squeezing in tight spots.
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
From a full stop I can turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and left. I see no problem there. I also don't feel the vibration at the mentioned rpms that everyone is talking about. I'm in my early 50s and feel I'm in good enough health to sense a problem if there is one there. I have had the truck lowered to the 2" blocks in the rear, both recalls taken care of, and have a canopy, other than that it is stock. I don't know what else to tell you.
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
My truck has ABS and has the problem. So did my 99, which did not have ABS. Just to double check, you are standing on the pedal while turning the wheels? My truck is even more sensitive to this if the truck is cold (just started) or it is facing downhill.
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
peteh,
Are you sure you have 4x4?..(Just kidding)
Do you have an auto or manual trans?
Do you have manual or electonic shift on the fly?
What is the build date of your truck?
Your truck is the first that I've heard of that you can turn the wheels while hard on the brakes.
I've got a '99 F350 lariet-crew-sb-5.7l-auto-esof-off road-snow plow prep-built july '98 19k miles on it
-has front end sqeeks that can't be fixed
-has warped front rotors-2nd time
-vib/hum in floorboards that can't be fixed
Last month, while making a hard right turn when hard on brakes I couldn't make the turn and ended up going into a field. Upon inspection lower steering shaft was broke...Ford won't fix.
Are you sure you have 4x4?..(Just kidding)
Do you have an auto or manual trans?
Do you have manual or electonic shift on the fly?
What is the build date of your truck?
Your truck is the first that I've heard of that you can turn the wheels while hard on the brakes.
I've got a '99 F350 lariet-crew-sb-5.7l-auto-esof-off road-snow plow prep-built july '98 19k miles on it
-has front end sqeeks that can't be fixed
-has warped front rotors-2nd time
-vib/hum in floorboards that can't be fixed
Last month, while making a hard right turn when hard on brakes I couldn't make the turn and ended up going into a field. Upon inspection lower steering shaft was broke...Ford won't fix.
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
4X4,auto,shift on the fly, built 2/12/99. The vehicle I had prior to this was an older Jeep wagon with 280,000 miles so maybe I'm use to vibrations, rattles and etc. I did ask a passanger the other day and they reported that they could feel no vibration either. I just don't know what to tell you guys, mine seems ok, I feel guilty about having the "only" one that works right but not guilty enough to have Ford "fix" it.
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Steering Problem??? What it it???
The same problem with F350 dual disel 4x4 year 2000 model, only 350 miles. Called my dealer, they want to see it. But I'm afraid of this problem very much because it could be nightmare to park with trailer... Will watch for future messages.
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I took my truck to the dealer because I was having the same steering problem. They would not fix it. Their response was that Ford said it was normal characteristics of the truck. The dealer called the Ford technical hotline and they did a check on their two superdutys there. Both trucks had the same problem, but they had no response as to the cause or cure. They also said that they have had over twenty calls this week on the problem. The service manger then went out to the lot and checked a 2000 Superduty 4x4 and it also had the same problem. I then called Ford and they told me they would write the dealer a letter to show me instead of just telling me it is normal characteristics of the truck. So I guess if your wheels fall off and all of the wheels fall off of the trucks on the dealers lot, then it is not Ford's problem. What a cop out. Very disappointing.
