Front end issue
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Front end issue
So, I changed my oil today an noticed the issue in the pics. The pics are both sides of my front end, right next to the tire. The piece that my finger is on for both sides moves freely. It looks like it belongs in the area just to the inside of the truck on both sides.
My steering is a little loose, which from what I read means the ***** joints are probably in need or replacing.
Any help?
My steering is a little loose, which from what I read means the ***** joints are probably in need or replacing.
Any help?
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That is just a dust seal for the axle tube. Pretty much all 4X4 Super Duty's and Excursions are like that. Will not affect your steering whatsoever. Check your steering linkage/trackbar/gearbox/steering stabilizer for steering issues.
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So basically Ford's design is to have the dust cover come off? Sorry, just being sarcastic. (This is my first Ford and am completely unimpressed with the experience) I hear the Super Duty has issues with the ball joints, is this a common cause? or completely unrelated?
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So basically Ford's design is to have the dust cover come off? Sorry, just being sarcastic. (This is my first Ford and am completely unimpressed with the experience) I hear the Super Duty has issues with the ball joints, is this a common cause? or completely unrelated?
I will say even with some of the issues with SD's I wouldn't own any other, cept for maybe a brand new one!
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So basically Ford's design is to have the dust cover come off? Sorry, just being sarcastic. (This is my first Ford and am completely unimpressed with the experience) I hear the Super Duty has issues with the ball joints, is this a common cause? or completely unrelated?
I will say even with some of the issues with SD's I wouldn't own any other, cept for maybe a brand new one!
Who am i bs'ing .... I'm just going to keep buying Ford pickups.
