My 2001 Crown Vic PI patrol car makes clunking noises at full turn on uneven terrain i.e. turning around on the shoulder and the mechanics attribute the noise to the steering stops also, said that they can put busings on it to make it quiet, but it's not hurting anything. They say some Lincolns on the same platform have the same problem. I don't sweat it on my patrol car, but my truck is aggravating when it does it, mainly because I pay the note every month on it...the high note.

 

Has Anyone heard more about the underlined above, going in tomorrow to see if thay can fix this

 

yes, I took mine in since my last post, the Ford hotline told them to replcae the hydroboost lines and return lines and if that didn't solve the problem to replace the power steering pump, all of the parts are in I just haven't taken my truck in yet because I'm waiting on parts for the transmission recall to come in so I can get everything done at one time

 

Well Thanks for the response. I took my truck in for service yesterday and to my surprise, they of course didnt hear the problem. I know it doesnt happen all the time but dang. Im sure someone else has complained about it. They rotated my tires sent it to the alignment shop to have it looked over but nothing. This how they cleared it "Operating As Deisgned At This Time Flag 104" thats what they put on copy of service reciept.

 

I would suggest getting the TSB# of the one about low speed steering rub, I'm not sure what it is right off hand but will be happy to help you locate it. Tell them you believe your truck has the exact symptoms described in the TSB and that you are not satisfied with their diagnosis. The TSB doesn't list a remedy, just that Ford is investigating the problem. However, I would at leat make them acknowledge the TSB and that your truck exhibits the symptoms, that way it will be on file if they come up sith a definite solution and your truck is out of warranty at that time or something. It would give you a good argument to make them repair it as a warranty item if you have previously complained about it.

 

I don't have a solution either on my '04 4x4.

(((Those with '05's (!!) and the different front suspenson likely have a different situation!!!!!)))

Happens anytime when I flex my frame moderately well. It may either have a major "pop" and/or smaller "pops" in the front end. After such a frame flex, it may continue to pop minor for a few miles on average roads (especially in turns or over bumps) but seems to eventually "settle out" and become nothing of a nuscience. (Even my wife has noted this when I called it to her attention...otherwise she might not have noticed from the passenger's seat.)

My best guess is the leaf springs settling in the front end. , but could be anywhere!!

This worries me, because my vehicle is under warranty and I want to get this adressed if I have a mechanical problem.

Driving me crazy!

If necessary, my dealer is going to drive the truck the 30 miles to where this stuff starts, and see for himself!

I had no problem at all until my '04 got about 2500 miles on it. That is what scares me! Loose bolts???

I don't "off road" with the truck.

Any feedback?





My dealer could not replicate my complaint. But I'm due to take it back in this next week.

I'd know this is front-end spring settling, steering settling, track bar or something similar getting into or out of place. It also could be something in the cab mounts or body on top of the frame.

 

If you would help me clairify The TSB# I would appriciate. Thanks David

 

Thanks for helping me with this!!

There is a TSB number???

Help!

 

18103 2004-2005 SuperDuty F-Series/Excursion - Steering Noise
Some 2004-2005 super duty F-Series and Excursion vehicles may exhibit a moan/grunt noise from the power steering when turning the steering wheel especially during left hand turns. The noise may sound like it is comming from the steering gear or the steering column area. Engineering is currently investingating this concern. Do not attempt to repair at this time, unless the source of the noise can be confirmed. Continue to submit concern reports and monitor OAISIS for updates

 

Your TSB apparently has to do with left-hand turns? Or does it?

You have a TSB number??

Please read again: Further defining:

Right turns NOT Left.

See my above posts!

Creaky front? What is going on on a '04 Superduty 4x4?

I ask again?

What TSB?

 

18103 is the TSB# thanks

 

That sounds like a frame-bushing popping noise that used to happen to a lot of people, but I don't know if it happened on '04's

I think it needed to be correctly re-torqued, or maybe a new bushing? Not sure - there definitely was a lot of people with it a while back...

Not that this has anything to do with the original subject of this thread...

 

Krewat,

I think my situation originally had perhaps nothing to do with this thread/topic as well.

(But I had hoped to exclude '05 owners; as this thread started a long ways back!)

(But the best as I could figure when I first found my situation was something to do with the steering.)

TSB 18103 could be my thing?

Could you or anybody post the words here for that TSB number or tell me where to get a better definition?

Knowing that info might help me and my service dealer to a quick resolve!

THANKS!

 

No ideas on TSB, I'm not connected that way Someone else will be along presently, I'm sure...

 

Hope someone in Ford Service shop will be along soon on this thread.

Like I said above, this front-end "pop or chrunching" completly confunds me and aparently my service dealer as well.

See above for symtoms.