Sensitive "twitchy" steering
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From: Tucson,Az
Sensitive "twitchy" steering
This seems to be a new problem with the wifes 00 X 4x4 ltd. No pulling or other steering or alignment issues that i can find.
Very noticeable on the hiway. Almost to the point of a safety concern.
I did a visual the AM, the sway bar bushing "look" ok
Any ideas?
Very noticeable on the hiway. Almost to the point of a safety concern.
I did a visual the AM, the sway bar bushing "look" ok
Any ideas?
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From: SEVA
When you say this is a "new" problem, then the assumption is that the X was not suffering from this problem before now. That means something underneath your X has worn considerably, and is now giving signals that it's about to fail. Jack up the front end and check your ball joints and tie-rod ends. Don't ignore inspecting your leaf spring bushings either. In fact, while you're under there, inspect every mechanical connection associated with your suspension and steering.
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I just cured a steering problem with my 02 Excursion 7.3 PSD. It has 80,000 miles on it and I just had to have the drivers side upper and lower ball joints replaced and the drivers side wheel bearing replaced. Before the repair, I had to keep both hands on the wheel and constantly steer and correct and correct and steer and so on,....after the repairs, it drives like a dream. I love it.
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