The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation...
Steering
Ford E350 Steering problems by year
0 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford E350's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Steering recalls
There are three pinch bolts that connect two universal joints in the steering column and gearbox. Pinch bolts may not be properly tightened. Steering may bind or lock up.
Covers1981 Ford E350
On the involved vehicles, the steering tie rod and link assemblies with adjusting sleeve clamps may have been improperly manufactured. The clamps contain a sharp die mark which could cause the clamp to fracture when the clamp bolt is tightened to...
Latest E350 steering complaints
No complaints in this area yet.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data