Steering Wheel 4x4 - Steering Wheels


Ford explorer 4x4 steering wheel loose.?

Feb 13, 2009 by saladbar | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

My steering wheel has a 15-25 degree angle of movement from the center that does not move the wheels. Does anyone know if this is normal?

When i drive on the freeway at around 50 mph or more the car steers to the right or left on its own. I have to turn the steering wheel on the opposite direction and hold it there. i have to always turn the steering wheel on the opposite direction when driving. If i center the steering wheel the car sways left and right.

And one last thing is that my two front wheels are different sizes. one is 235/75 R15 104s and the other is 235/75 R15 105s. maybe this is a possible factor?

1 bad tie rod ends
2 bad steering box
3 other steering gear parts
4 tire size not a factor in loose /movement..could cause pull in one direction not both not loose

pedro7of9 | Feb 13, 2009

you should have your front end checked, it could have unsafe parts that could cause the problem, most good shops won't charge you to check it out, and your tires are the same size, the 104 and 105 is just a model number.
Daniel R | Feb 13, 2009

2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4- Steering Wheel Play?

Aug 24, 2009 by ChildersBrigade*714* | Posted in Dodge

It's been driving me nuts ever since I got the truck. What do I need to do to fix it? The truck is a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with a 2.5 coil spacer up front with 35" BFG's. I've got a good 4-6 inches of play in my steering. It's very tiring driving the truck on long trips and can be quite dangerous at times. I've heard about this problem but haven't got an exact answer yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. *Update* I just took a look at the steering column shaft connecting to the steering box and there is quite a bit of play at the box, my guess is I have a bad steering box?

The steering gear (steering box) is a very common failure in that vehicle. Also check your track bar very closely as the wear out regularlu too.
You need to shake down the entire front end to know for sure.
Support the vehicle by the front axle with stands, then put a large prybar under each wheel and watch for ball joint play (a helper is handy here) anything more than about .010" is excessive.
Then take a large pair of channel lock pliers and squeeze all of your tie rod ends same measurement means a worn joint. Use the same test on the ball end of your track bar (the bar from the axle on the passenger side to the frame on the drivers side) this is a very common joint to fail.
Then have your helper gently move the steering wheel back and forth while you inspect the entire steering system.
Chances are you need a gear (steering box)
Hopefully not to much more :)
Good luck!

| Aug 24, 2009


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New Ford Ranger on sale next month

31.12.69

Ford's new Ranger pick-up will go on sale next month with prices starting at £15,515. It comes in three cab bodystyles - double, super and regular and is available as a 4x2 and a the traditional 4x4. It also comes with new engines including a new 3.2 litre five-cylinder diesel.

This top of the range engine has 470Nm of torque with average claimed fuel consumption of 28.3mpg with the 4x4 manual and 28.7mpg with the automatic gearbox. Alongside this there's a 2.2-litre diesel with 375Nm of torque and 150PS which averages a claimed 32.8mpg. Plus for the first time, certain Ranger diesel models will be available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox.

The new Ranger can tow up to 3350kg on certain models while the 4x4 can wade through 800 millimetres of water even when fully laden. It also has an impressive payload capacity of more than 1340kg plus excellent ground clearance of up to 232mm. The Regular Cab and the Super Cab have, according to Ford, the biggest box volume in its class at 1.82 cubic metres and 1.45 cubic metres respectively while the Double Cab is among the top with 1.21 cubic metres.

Source: Honest John

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