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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Steering really loose

Well the ex needs some attention to the steering now. I can move the steering wheel about 5 inchs either way on the freeway. Hard to keep it going straight. Got underneath the truck and wiggled all the joints and couldn't get them to move.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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Yes that steering box can be adjusted. Quite a few threads on the subject, here's a couple I found:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-too-far.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-steering.html
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Excursion Tech Folder: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11373753
 
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I must be losing my mind. Im at a alignment shop to get the steering slop fixed and they are telling me there's nothing wrong and everything is in good shape. But I can move the wheel from 12 o clock to 3 o clock one way and 12 to 9 the other way.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:52 PM
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Did I mention: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11373753

or to help a little further: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...rovements.html
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002exPSD
I must be losing my mind. Im at a alignment shop to get the steering slop fixed and they are telling me there's nothing wrong and everything is in good shape. But I can move the wheel from 12 o clock to 3 o clock one way and 12 to 9 the other way.
Nothig wrong? Mine has a lot of miles and doesn't move an inch.
 
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