steering

I went wheeling with some buddies and was able to get some air with the explorer but now I have a steering bind only when turning right and in motion. I can be at a stand still turn the wheels with no bind, as soon as I start driving and turning right the steering will bind in multiple spots but...

Okay the EPAS steering rack in my 2012 is starting to randomly growl, which of course means its only a matter of time before it likely fails. So, I have studied up on this monstrosity and I think the numerous tiny balls that allow the screw to effortlessly slide side to side in the housing are...

Replaced the power steering pump in my 1996 Explorer 4.0L. The new pump has a fitting pre-installed on the reservoir that looks like the large half of the fitting in the attached photo. The fitting in the photo seems to be two pieces, but I cannot separate the fitting despite using some serious...

Exactly like if I parked with the wheels turned sharply, BUT this is happening when just parked on flat asphalt with wheels straight. Sometimes can't even get the brake pedal to move if I press down. One relative thought it might have something to do with the neutral safety switch (mine was...

I have a nice steering wheel for sale. It has had the cruise buttons replace and the best part is the leather is not stretched or sticky. Anyone looking for a nice one to restore your Ranger, Explorer or Sport Trac, here ya go! Asking $100 for each (airbag and wheel) but will split up. Will...

My shifting knob has felt a tad bit loose since. It doesn't really want to catch on the "Park" when trying to put it into Park. I looked underneath to see but I didn't have any luck finding where it went. With a bit of research, I found the name of the part but I have no idea where it goes

I got a used 2021 Ford Explorer Platinum a few months ago and noticed that sometimes the steering can get pretty stiff. It's consistently somewhat stiff but sometimes gets difficult to turn the wheel when I turn it at sharper angles. The dealership looked at it and said it was normal, although...

I recently replaced the power steering rack in my 2003 explorer sport Trac. I followed the steps in the shop manual but some things werent so obvious. 1. The steering shaft coupler bolt is reusable, it's a regular grade 10.9 bolt. 2. The rack mounting bushings won't let the rack slide through...

2016 Ford Explorer - 75k miles. Hearing a groan (honestly it sounds like a cow mooing) whenever I turn the wheel left and only left. This could be while driving or at a stop. It also occurs when the steering wheel straightens out after I turn the wheel a full rotation right (and again - in that...

I need help on Leaks and Noise please. - PS leaks at lines? - Leaks at Rack n Pinion? - Leaks at Axles? - Growl/Shuddering/Vibration at Any speed at steering wheel and floor board, bad wheel hub maybe?

03 ST, 260k. Recently found the steering to be hard to turn at idle. Flushed the system and put in a reman pump. Helped a little. If it's over 1000 rpm, steers fine, under that it struggles. Ball joints, tie rod ends have been replaced and greased. Could this be a worn out rack and pinion?

Today, my dad and I bought a Ford Explorer. We love the car but we miss a few option or can’t find it. Before we had a Tesla model S wich had an option for comfort steering, but we can’t find this option/function in this car. Is there any possible option to make the steering easy/more comfort?

Hello all, I have an 2015 Explorer XLT AWD with 95,000 miles. I hear a clunking noise at lower speeds (less than cruising speed) while turning right. The noise seems to be coming from the front left (driver's side). I suspected either a ball joint or control arm bushing. I lifted the vehicle...

First is a small (maybe 1/4") amount of in/out steering wheel play. As in, I can pull the steering wheel toward my chest and push it back toward the steering column. There is no play in any other direction, or when turning the wheel. Also, on occasion, the steering wheel would slip a little...

Hi Everyone! Just moved from my first car, a 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71. Miss it but I'm happy to learn about the ins and outs of Ford now. Got this Explorer just in time for a long road trip to the Midwest. Couple of things I'm already noticing, this car did not come with navigation and the road trip...

Hello! Trying to see if anyone else has had this issue and how it was resolved. It started as a popping or clicking when turning the wheel, especially at low speeds, but now its turned into a grinding noise when turning the wheel. A shop told me that it is the "steering gear" and I would have to...

In our 2013 XLT there is a squeaking noise when turning the steering wheel. Granted, it's not the whine that is typically associated with the power steering going out, and I've even taken it to a mechanic who said that isn't the issue. It's more like the noise you hear when you use dry erase...

The U-joint (not sure if that is proper name) on my 1995 Ford Ranger, in the four-wheel-drive section seems to have gone bad. The one I’m talking about is a U-joint that goes from a shaft from the pumpkin towards the left side of the vehicle as you’re looking at the front of the vehicle. It’s...

I'm new to the forum and wanted to say Hello and also am curious about the problem I'm noticing on our 2017 Explorer XLT. When turning the steering wheel, I hear a ticking / clicking noise that sounds like maybe a clockspring issue in the steering column. I'm curious if anyone else has had a...

Hey y’all. My SUV is a 94 Ex XLT 4.0L OHC 2WD 4DR 300,391 mi. The following symptoms presented on 3 occasions between May and Aug 2019 on roads with speed limits of 55 mph and under. steering pulls to the left; shakes some steering wheel drives 15° rt of center won’t shift into 4th gear...

There's some sort of ball joint from my pitman arm to the inner tie rods. I was going to order a new pitman arm, but they don't seem to have this, nor does the inner tie rod I ordered. I asked at 2 auto parts stores, and they don't seem to know the correct name for this, so I'm hoping someone...

I bought a used 14’ Sport fully loaded in January with 86k. Love the power of my car, I added a K&N cai and Diablo Sport programmer. I love how people don’t expect them to be fast vehicles. I have had her in the shop about 8 times now due to air bag lights(rear seatbelt) a/c issues, suspension...

Hello all, this is my first post, so if there is suppose to be a different place for this question please let me know. When getting ready to back out of a spot earlier today, I turned my wheel to the left, and noticed a subtle grunting noise, when turning the wheel all the way to the left. No...

Has anyone added a 4 wheel steering kit onto their 5th gen yet?

2016 Explorer Limited 2WD, ~38,000 miles all city and highway I have a "thunking" noise that could probably also be described as a popping noise while turning at very low speed. Essentially when turning out of my driveway. It doesn't happen every time - maybe 1 out of 4 or 5 times. I don't...

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F150 steering box to Explorer install

F150 steering box to Explorer Install

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Ok, I've got a question for all those well versed in the TTB especially lifted ones. Initially the 2nd previous owner installed the 5.5" Superlift incorrectly I believe bc the Axle pivot bolts were placed in the upper of two holes in the new drop brackets. Realizing this appeared to be...

I am experiencing a noise when I turn the steering wheel on my 15 Sport. When the SUV is at a stop, anyone else have this sound coming from outside the vehicle?

Hello, I uploaded a video of the noise on youtube. I thought it was the position 2 body mount - thats why I used this angle. I have replaced just about every part on the suspension and it was all great! Then after a bit over a year this noise started. It only happens when turning to the...

Replaced the battery at 37,000 miles. At 42,000 miles charging system light is on and steering is impaired. IS there a recall on the system? What do I do?

hey does anyone know why my 1997 explorer sport stalls? when i turn the wheel from lock to lock (all the way left or all the way right) and also when i shift it from reverse to drive or park to drive. I could also be gently turning the wheel as i take off with out pressing the accelerator and...

I currently redid my Ball joints upper control arms and tie rod ends on my 99 explorer and when I went to take off my driver side control arm I noticed there was no square washer/eccentric washer on the front half. It is the stock control arm from the factory so I don't know why someone would...

I'm looking for the correct size torx socket or bit to remove the steering wheels main mounting bolt. Also anyone know where to find one? preferably in a kit? The largest I have is a T45. Can't find anything larger in any stores, also off hand what is that bolt torqued to?

I slid on snow and hit a curb going roughly 8 mph and snappedmy lower control arm in 2 pieces and pulled the axle out of the insert. The auto body shop got my insurance to replace all the suspension parts on the front drivers side wheel. However after multiple test drives there is a...

Vehicle is a 2003 Explorer XLT AWD 4.0 Whenever I hit any kind of bump, even imperfection in the road (seams, divisions, etc) it pulls the steering wheel to the right, this is after an alignment and after replacing tie rod ends, so I can definitely rule those two out It also seems like on a...

i just bought a 98 auto 4x4 for 400 bucks and fixed the power steering now when i turn sometimes it binds then you will hear a loud pop and then its fine and the 4x4 lights will flash. i disconnected the transfer case motor and drive it and it did not do it. now i was on a navigator forum and...