98 Explorer Turning Problem
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Hello all,
This is such a great site and I appreciate those of you in the know who educate the rest of us. Thanks for your time.
I'm having trouble turning left and I'm wondering what the problem could be. It is kind of choppy and feels like the power steering is out, but it turns right a little better than left, so I'm a bit perplexed.
Any ideas? Thanks very much.
This is such a great site and I appreciate those of you in the know who educate the rest of us. Thanks for your time.
I'm having trouble turning left and I'm wondering what the problem could be. It is kind of choppy and feels like the power steering is out, but it turns right a little better than left, so I'm a bit perplexed.
Any ideas? Thanks very much.
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98 Explorer Turning Problem
It sounds to me like this has possibly hit a curb or something.
Has this vehicle ever been put in a position where damage to the steering or suspension could be rendered?
Possibly a steering linkage part after hitting a curb or something.
You could do an angle test from center each direction.
Also,with both wheel facing directly straight look to see if both
really are straight.
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Has this vehicle ever been put in a position where damage to the steering or suspension could be rendered?
Possibly a steering linkage part after hitting a curb or something.
You could do an angle test from center each direction.
Also,with both wheel facing directly straight look to see if both
really are straight.
Dennis
F.T.E. Assistant Administrator
[link:www.ford-trucks.com/guidelines.html|Club FTE]
[link: motorhaven.autoanything.com|How YOU Can Support This Site]
[link:www.clubfte.com/users/mil1ion/Mil1ion.html|My Website,"North Of The 49th"]
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98 Explorer Turning Problem
I actually had a similar problem with my '97 sport. Turned out I had gotten water into my tranfer case and the front end felt horrible when I was turning. My mechanic found a TSB from Ford on the subject. Turns out there is a new breather hose for the x-fer case. I don't know if this is your problem, but I hope it helps.
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