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Jul 13, 2007 | 11:07 PM

390Highboy

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steering woes

I am having an awful time with the steering on my 93 f150. It steers hard and the steering wheel doesn't return on its own. If I am driving down the highway, the wheel basically stays wherever I put it, which isn't so bad on a straight stretch but scary on corners. I already tried adjusting the steering box, but no matter where I put the adjuster it didn't seem to make any difference. I've been noticing it getting stiff for quite a while, but it suddenly got really stiff about three days ago when we had an exceptionally hot day with temperatures around 100 F. I'm not sure if the heat really affected it or if it was just a coincidence. If anyone could give me some advice or share their experiences, I would appreciate it.

Jul 16, 2007 | 04:10 PM

rattosh51

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power steering pump going out???got enough fluid in it?

Jul 16, 2007 | 08:04 PM

albung

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4x4??? if so check the u joints where the wheels turn in front axle aka the wheel joints mine were frozen and had to fight it in turns

Jul 16, 2007 | 09:55 PM

93XLTFlareSide

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I second the notion about the axle joints. Mine froze up last summer, was pretty scary on some turns as the wheel would feel locked into place in some instances. Try locking the hubs and driving, if the front drivetrain makes some god awful clunking then they are shot.

Jul 16, 2007 | 10:02 PM

wreckit72

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I have had the same thing happen on my 95 F-250 lately. Mine is 4x4 so I will definitely check the axle joints out.

Jul 17, 2007 | 12:58 PM

wreckit72

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If your truck is 4x4 definitely try locking the hubs. I locked my hubs to today and got the clunking while turning. You guys were right thanks.

Aug 10, 2007 | 06:46 PM

drshoop3

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so what do you do about the axle joints? I just bought a 93 F150 4X4 and the steerig is really rough. The brakes don't feel so good, either. When I push the brakes gently, I can feel the pedal pulsing under my foot. Any suggestions? The lady I bought it from said it might need rotors.