Hello,

I have a 1989 F150 4X4, 302, with 143K mi. on it. The steering wheel has "play" or "slop" in it. The tie rod ends, ball joints, etc. all look good. Front end alignment was just done with no problems to any of those components reported. Am I looking at a steering box problem? Any help or insight into this problem would be great.

Thanks in advance.

 

could be several things including the steering box....but....i'd look at the radius arm bushings first

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=228421
Check this thread out.It helped my steering alot.

 

Hi Terross and welcome to FTE

Also check the shaft from the steering column to the steering box. The slip yoke maybe be worn out.