posmindset
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- 02, Explorer 4.6L 4x4
I'm trying to identify a problem that is getting worse and I'm not sure where it's coming from.
I feel a slight "hitch" with a very small amount of "play" in the steering at the very beginning of turning the steering wheel left or right.
something underneath the vehicle seems to be sliding back and forth what seems to be an inch or 2 as i can feel/hear a slight "shift" when the explorer weight shifts.
This happens alot when turning and accelerating and the vehicle torques and also happens when slowly driving up and backing down my driveway which has a steep back to it.
asking for any ideas of where to start looking to identify this problem, so I can see if i can fix it myself, or will i need to take it into the shop
just had both front controls arms with ball joints replaced
it drives straight, doesn't pull to either side.
power steering fluid levels is fine, not leaking
2002 ford explorer 4.6l eddie bauer 4wd
Could this be a stabilizer bar or tir-rod?
thanks for any thoughts
I feel a slight "hitch" with a very small amount of "play" in the steering at the very beginning of turning the steering wheel left or right.
something underneath the vehicle seems to be sliding back and forth what seems to be an inch or 2 as i can feel/hear a slight "shift" when the explorer weight shifts.
This happens alot when turning and accelerating and the vehicle torques and also happens when slowly driving up and backing down my driveway which has a steep back to it.
asking for any ideas of where to start looking to identify this problem, so I can see if i can fix it myself, or will i need to take it into the shop
just had both front controls arms with ball joints replaced
it drives straight, doesn't pull to either side.
power steering fluid levels is fine, not leaking
2002 ford explorer 4.6l eddie bauer 4wd
Could this be a stabilizer bar or tir-rod?
thanks for any thoughts
