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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 03:38 PM
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Rumble at Startup When Turning

If the excursion has been sitting awhile (overnight, during the day etc.) I get a slight rumble at initial start up when I first get moving and turn the steering wheel. Once I get rolling it does not return. Doesn't matter if I am already moving before I turn the wheel or turn it right away.

Overall steering is tight with a new steering box. Doesn't really wander on me.

I read here that it could be a lack of friction modifier in the rear pumpkin. I confirmed with the VIN decoder at etis.ford.com that it has the 3.73 limited slip.


I recall that when I bought it a few months ago the PO said that he recently had the rear axle fluid changed, could they have forgotten to add it which is causing this? Should I add a bottle of modifier to it?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 03:43 PM
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The axle code on the door jamb sticker is missing as well, like other 2000's.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2016 | 12:33 PM
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My 2003 X does the same thing. Did the friction modifier fix your problem?
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