Intermittent Steering Ghost
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Cargo Master
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Just to update you all - I think the ghost is gone. The garage had identified a bad U-joint on the drivers side and replaced it, but passed the passenger side. I made the mechanic pull the U-joint out of the passenger side, even though he said it didn't have any play and therefore not bad. The U-joint was shot.
I put over 300 miles on the truck this weekend. She drives like the day I brought her home.
Thanks for all the advise. You guys helped a lot.
I put over 300 miles on the truck this weekend. She drives like the day I brought her home.
Thanks for all the advise. You guys helped a lot.
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Glad you got it worked out. I think it was wise to get both sides done regardless. It's a lot of work and pricey but having the truck turn into oncoming traffic or into a ditch without much warning is not something to take chances on.
Unbelievable that a $30 part can cause such problems - and also cost so much to replace!
Unbelievable that a $30 part can cause such problems - and also cost so much to replace!
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beerguy214, I had that problem years ago with an Expedition. It ended up being the tire. I switched sides on the front tires and the problem moved with the tire. I put the suspect tire on the back and the problem went away. My tire guy said it was a problem with the sidewall.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Just to update you all - I think the ghost is gone. The garage had identified a bad U-joint on the drivers side and replaced it, but passed the passenger side. I made the mechanic pull the U-joint out of the passenger side, even though he said it didn't have any play and therefore not bad. The U-joint was shot.
I put over 300 miles on the truck this weekend. She drives like the day I brought her home.
Thanks for all the advise. You guys helped a lot.
I put over 300 miles on the truck this weekend. She drives like the day I brought her home.
Thanks for all the advise. You guys helped a lot.
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