Sector Shaft causing pull to left????
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Sector Shaft causing pull to left????
Hello all! My first post here. Normally I just search my issue and have resolve. This is different. Took my 2005 F-250 CC LB 4X4 to ford for some normal sched maint etc and asked about my drift problem. They said the sector shaft was bent and with the steering disconnected it would twist the pitman arm to the left uncommanded. Curious if anyone has had this issue, heard of this, etc. The brake pins, pads, axles, and all are good. The drift happens on acceleration, normal drive, and braking. $650 was my quote out the door and $450 for the part alone. They said I can drive it this way till it starts to leak which could be ten years or so. Thanks in advance for any advice........it bothers me but not that much and with travel trailer in tow its not too bad either! Thanks again!
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When you say "drift" what exactly are you talking about? Can you describe what happens when you accelerate and stop? Is the truck pulling to one side?
How often do you drive with the steering disconnected?
Did they say how much and offer suggestions as to how it maybe got bent?
...with the steering disconnected it would twist the pitman arm to the left uncommanded.
They said the sector shaft was bent....
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When you say "drift" what exactly are you talking about? Can you describe what happens when you accelerate and stop? Is the truck pulling to one side?
Sorry for the lack of detail. During all driving conditions if I let the steering wheel go, within 1-2 seconds the wheel will turn to the left and put me completely into the lane to the left within 5 seconds. At a complete stop, the power steering doesn't have enough power to turn itself to the left unless I instigate.
How often do you drive with the steering disconnected?
Can't believe this was asked but I thought I was clear that the disconnecting was done at ford during the troubleshooting they did.
Did they say how much and offer suggestions as to how it maybe got bent?
Sorry for the lack of detail. During all driving conditions if I let the steering wheel go, within 1-2 seconds the wheel will turn to the left and put me completely into the lane to the left within 5 seconds. At a complete stop, the power steering doesn't have enough power to turn itself to the left unless I instigate.
How often do you drive with the steering disconnected?
Can't believe this was asked but I thought I was clear that the disconnecting was done at ford during the troubleshooting they did.
Did they say how much and offer suggestions as to how it maybe got bent?
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OK, the steering to the left could be a lot of things, including a bad tire.
As for not turning the tires when stopped, that is usually the power steering pump or the steering gear box. Neither are real strong items, considering the weight of the truck.
I'm somewhat suspicious, just because it seems odd this would get bent and they claim the rest of your suspension is OK. Doesn't make sense to me.
As for not turning the tires when stopped, that is usually the power steering pump or the steering gear box. Neither are real strong items, considering the weight of the truck.
I'm somewhat suspicious, just because it seems odd this would get bent and they claim the rest of your suspension is OK. Doesn't make sense to me.
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I had a '99 that had a similar problem. After turning a corner, then accelerating after making the corner the steering would almost rip out of my hands as the truck tried to turn left or right. What I eventually found out was the adjustment screw on the steering gearbox was too tight, causing the steering to be too sensitive. Is that closer to what your experiencing?
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I had a '99 that had a similar problem. After turning a corner, then accelerating after making the corner the steering would almost rip out of my hands as the truck tried to turn left or right. What I eventually found out was the adjustment screw on the steering gearbox was too tight, causing the steering to be too sensitive. Is that closer to what your experiencing?
***** - I definitely do not have any out of control sense when driving. I would say the worst is a firm brake application at 40 mph down till about 20 mph then it subsides. I will read up about that screw though....thanks!
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Ummmmm. No. What is your hunch? I can slot this for a thursday inspection.
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I was just going over in my mind things that could cause this problem. I am not saying it isn't what you've already been told, just also looking for other possible causes.
The stabilizer is basically a shock absorber. I have seen many that have failed internally and push one way, acting like a hydraulic ram. If yours is doing that, it would cause this uncommanded steering.
The stabilizer is basically a shock absorber. I have seen many that have failed internally and push one way, acting like a hydraulic ram. If yours is doing that, it would cause this uncommanded steering.
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