Problems with 2000 Ford F-350 STEERING

There is a serious issue with the steering that my mechanic says is called the death wobble'. i was driving down the road and the steering began to wobble uncontrollably. my front tires are new, steering component all tight and inflation is accurate. i pulled to the aide of the road and almost crashed. the 'wobble' occurs sporadically and is not predicable. it has occurred 6-7 times in the two years i have owned the truck. i am extremely concered as it is my only transportation. my mechanic is saying it is a manufacturer defect and ford needs to address.

Dt*: the contact stated since purchase the vehicle has a shimmy in the front end passenger side. this occurs at 35-45 mph, when the tires have at least 10,000 miles worth of wear. the tire brand has been changed multiple times and the type of tire does not affect the problem. the vehicle has not been to a dealership or mechanic, but the contact replaced the tie rod end twice, center link, and spindle on the passenger side. these efforts have not corrected the problem.

While driving 5-70 mph consumer lost power steering/braking. consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. deaalership repaired the power steering and brake components, but the consumer was still having the same problems. *ak

The driver applied the brakes,and the vehicle suddenly started vibrating uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. the mechanic informed the driver that the passenger side tire rod needed replacement. this vehicle was not on recall. please fill in additional information. *nm

Lost steering and brakes towing a trailer on an off ramp. high way 80 in wamsutter wy. sudden loss of steering and brakes at the same time seems to be unsafe to me. to happen on a high way off ramp towing a trailer makes it even worse. *la

While driving the steering failed without warning. *nlm

The consumer was backing up in a parking lot and without prior warning his power steering went out. also there was a knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. ts

Tire failed on asphalt, no load, no warning. total separation , only bead the tire tread left. no road hazard at time. same as two previous firestones tires, not the same type or year. electrical system: diesel would die out for a few seconds, then came back on by itself. loss of steering and all power during lost power or curves and hills. ford reprogrammed computer after several visits there.*ak

While making a turn about 10 mph steering wheel locked up without prior warning. found out there was no power steering fluid in vehicle. *ak

Whenever pressing hard on brakes steering wheel would not turn. also, when car is running, and air conditioning is on with vents open, it lets out a smell of diesel fuel. *ak

Power steering gets stiff and/or goes out (does not work) when brake is applied while i am driving and/or at a stand still.at times the steering locks up when brake is applied and then comes back gradualy. the turn signal will not stay on while i am driving and will not allow me to turn on if my steering wheel is slightly turned

Steering locked up while vehicle was in motion, consumer did not have control of vehicle, dealer replaced gear box, but the problem continued. *ak. consumer stated that defect caused injury to his back, the steering locked up while applying the brakes.*jb

Driver going 55 mph and lost control of vehicle. tried to over correct it & went off the road & hit a tree head-on. vehicle end overended before rolling 3 times. upon impact, neither air bag deployed. vehcle was totaled. passenger in hospital with leg injuries/ broken collar bone & bruises over body. driver had bruises & emergency room treatment.*ak

Driver's side window experiences difficulty rolling up. *slc

Steering wheel would whine whenever wheel moved while traveling at 25 mph or more. problem caused loss of steering and brakes when occurring. vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem could not be duplicated. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak

Under braking power steering locks up, unable to turn even with excesive force. this has happened many times. contacted 2 seperate dealers (4 instances) and ford customer service. there is not a problem or this is normal.*ak

When applying brakes hard, the power steering goes out. took vehicle to dealer twice, dealer said it met specifications. *ak consumer states steering is getting harder to steer. *slc

Since consumer first owned vehicle steering has been difficult to control during warm or hot weather conditions. steering becomes more difficult to control when turning and braking at same time. at some points, consumer loses control of power assisted steering when brakes are applied at same time. this problem could be related to power steering pump. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

Power steering locks up when applying brakes. dealer first said that it was normal for vehicle. ford later admitted power steering and power brakes were linked to same booster. when applying brake it takes away from power steering and it locks up. there is no remedy at this time. *ak

When making a slow turn in either direction power steering locks up. this also affects brakes. *ak

High pressure power steering hose rubbed against front driver's side shock bracket which caused a power steering fluid leak. could have ultimately resulted in the failure of the hydro-boost pump which would have caused loss of power steering and power brakes. after much delay, part was replaced. *ak *ml

At slow speed and stoped, the steering wheel can not turn when applying brakes. contacted dealer, and dealer has not provided any assistance. *ak

While driving about 50 mph consumer needed to keep rocking the steering wheel side to side to keep control of vehicle. *ak

When the truck is placed under hard braking conditions, it loses power steering and becomes very hard to steer and control. this is very evident when hauling cargo or pulling a trailer. the problem has been confirmed by two ford dealers, but ford will not authorize any repairs because they say this is a normal condition. i don't know if my truck is bad or if all f-350 have this problem. the loss of steering will cause an accident very soon. the only reason a person would by a truck of this size is to haul cargo or pull trailers. like i said, ford has been notified by two dealers about this problem, but they will not do anything to fix it. thanks. *ak

When driver had foot on brake, steering wheel would not turn and locked up. dealership was notified about problem. ford engineers were contacted by the dealership. ford engineers stated that this was a design problem, and would take a year to correct. *ak *ml

While driving on highway and slowing down to make a turn, vehicle started making loud noises. also, steering got hard to turn, and had no brakes. pulled over and shut vehicle off. started it back up and everything was fine. another time wife had the vehicle, went to stop at a red light, and vehicle went straight through the intersection into the ditch. had no power brakes or steering. contacted dealer. *ak

Hard/no steering when applied w/brakes.....since new.*ak