steering

Hi all, Truck is a 2003 Explorer XLT 4.0 AWD I've been having some strange steering issues since about the middle of this year. Haven't had a lot of cash so haven't been able to do anything yet. It still drives well but to me the steering just feels super tight. I've driven our neighbors...

I have a 96 explorer xlt 4.0 ohv, 5spd, electric transfer case. Standard tt, shackles, aal, and 31s. I am planning on doing a sas in the coming months and wanted to ask some advice. I want to keep it fairly low budget but mostly keep the time involved to a minimum because I work a lot and I love...

I recently had my power steering go out on my 2000 Ford Explorer Limited Edition 5.0 It all a sudden stopped working and I can see where the leak is coming from. Can I just replace the one line that is leaking or do I need a whole new pump. Also will it hurt the vehicle to drive it w/o PS...

Hi there! Let's jump right into it... Wasn't liking the way my brakes were feeling; had an occasional "click" down there if I pressed the brakes and turned the wheel the right way....... so, I wanted to change my calipers and brake pads. Upon inspecting the calipers that were already on...

what's up guys, second post including new member intro. I've got a 04 ford explorer xlt stock. love my truck and everything about it. I've had my run ins with minor problems here and there but it's just me and my explorer and I don't mind dealing with them. so here's my current issue. when...

Hi all, I was helping someone learn how to drive today and I guess they turned the wheel to lock and held it there for too long. Now when I turn the wheel, the wheel shakes (not the car), there is a noticeable whining and surging noise only when steering, and there is also power steering fluid...

Hi all, This is on an AWD 2003 Explorer XLT with the 4.0L engine I've been noticing a problem getting progressively worse over time. The steering seems to be getting more erratic and sloppy each and every day. I can still control it well, but it is a struggle to keep it dead center in a lane...

I hope I am posting correctly. I have not been to the forum in over a year. I have a 95 explorer Eddie Bauer over 430,000 it is great. however the lower steering shaft sticks a little =. I have sprayed it with WD40 and it loosens it for a bit . I want a new one but no one has one. Ford does not...

Hi all, I did some inspection into some play in the steering shaft. It looks like the bellow covering the u-joint is split in two and the joint is now shot. What are my options with this? I am unable to find the part anywhere. 2003 Explorer XLT AWD 4.0L V6 This is the joint between...

Hi all, I recently took my 03' XLT Explorer AWD to a CJ Tires location. This location has always been good to me and I never found fault with anything they've done until today. Here's the run down of what they said is wrong: Both front wheel bearings bad Both sway bar end links bad...

After replacing the alternator on my husband's '96 Ex this morning (we each have one...his is blue, mine's green), I was driving it and noticed the steering wheel has a terrible shudder AND also a weird vibration noise coming from under the truck.. (not related to my repair...I'm told it was...

Hey everyone. yesterday my front wheel bearing blew out and welded itself to the spindle. I picked up a junkyard steering knuckle with the spindle but I have no clue how to put it on. Can someone please briefly run me through the process or give me a link to a good writeup? Are there any special...

Hi all, I'm prepping my explorer for its yearly state inspection and noticed something a bit concerning- the rubber boot that goes around the intermediate shaft just above the rag joint/steering rack is split completely in two, letting air and water in to these sensitive parts. I have...

We recently replaced the front upper control arms on our 2003 ford explorer awd. I got MOOG parts with greasable ball joints attached. I looked at this today (about a week later) and there is grease leaking everywhere. It looks like the rubber boot detached from the top part of the joint...

Hey Explorer Community, I have a 2004 ford explorer with 64,000 miles. it's 4wd. For the last year or so I've noticed a pretty good vibration in the steering wheel once you reach 70mph and above. I just had an alignment, I was hoping that would fixed it but it hasn't. Any Ideas? Thanks in advance

a few weeks back i had finally gotten around to changing my tie rods and lower ball joints, used all moog problem solver parts. the install went ok and i went about my business. a few days later i noticed a problem with my steering, first off let me say that my steering wheel is slightly ****ed...

Replaced all wheel bearings ,upper ball joints, rack and pinion and brakes. NOW my problem is that when I make right hand turns the ABS system seems to come on and 4X4 comes on . Today the Check Advance trac light came on and then the warning light stayed on. and the 4X4 high light flashed a...

okay so i have noticed that when i get on the freeway or highway my explorer gets a bad wobble at about 60 MPH every time. The faster go, the worse it gets. im supposed to be taking a trip from idaho to texas and need this problem solved!

I have an 05 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 awd. when I park, it seems to grind or fall over on the front passenger side only when making a right turn into a parking spot. It only does it at low speed sharp turns. Any suggestions?

The high pressure hose went out. I haven't replaced it yet but now it doesn't make the whining noise any more and the steering is hard. Will this effect the steering gear box soon or no? Oh yeah, 1996 ranger with a 4 banger.

Hey guys, When is the last time you even checked your power steering fluid? This is my newest video that will show you how to flush your power steering fluid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0fiZCHz5ew Let me know what you think! **Also, if the video was helpful, give it a “thumbs...

Hi I'm new to the explorer world! Just purchased our 2011 ford explorer. We love it so far! I have two questions about the vehicle. 1) sometimes when we turn the key the vehicle won't crank or even try. The lights come on just like it would when it will crank. 2) we went around a...

I have a 97 explorer AWD with the 5.0. It shakes when I'm driving at any speed when I make turns and am in reverse it clicks as if I were making a sharp turn in 4wd low I checked the hub by jacking it up and seeing if the tire would shake I also checked the tie rods and ball joints does anyone...

So while at one of the local salvage yards here I noticed that the ranger steering shaft is notably thinner than the explorers, so I got one and it has give a good bit more clearance at the headers. I think it's enuf to be able to clear non explorer headers, I will post pics of the size...

So, my truck shakes pretty good between 60 and 75mph. Over 75mph it doesn't shake so bad, just a little. Under 60, it doesn't really shake at all. I figured it is the alignment, but what else might it be?

I just installed a pioneer avh-4500bt into my car. I tried installing the aswc-1 steering wheel audio control adapter. I have the red wire wired correctly and the black wire grounded (which I'm pretty sure I can just connect to the black wire of the aftermarket stereo wiring harness) but I...

Well, my 2000 EB is showing a little age, clearcoat worn down, noisier inside, needs new windshield (thanks gravel truck!) so even though it doesn't use a drop of oil and the transmission is still excellent, I went for a shiny newer one yesterday. New for me is 2003 EB with hi kms but...

Hello. Like a lot of 3rd Generation Explorer owners, I too have experienced the common defect of the gearstick breaking. I recently purchased this part http://www.ebay.com/itm/170824731445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3143wt_1088. The only problem, I have no idea how to...

The dealer has told me the devices which record data on the Ford Explorer, particularly the crash record module (which they say only FORD can read) can only be removed for analysis after a vehicle has been repaired. Sounds fishy to me. Since when is an aircraft rebuild before they analyse crash...

I have a consistent vibration from my right front tire. i replaced the bearings and hubs, which i thought would have done the trick. it didnt any ideas?

OK, so I am far from an expert on the D35 TTB but every time someone does a thread on modifying theirs I get all excited and start thinking about what to do with my own. In the past few years I have collected quite a few links in relation to the TTB in the 1st gen Ex and I’m pretty sure lots of...

Title says it all. Both the steering wheel and ignition are locked up on my 1999 Explorer Eddie Baure Edition with anti-theft, awd . No amount of turning, pushing etc. works. Thank-you for any type of help on this.

1999 Explorer XLT 5.0L AWD 2-3 months ago I went to our local tire shop and asked for new tires and an alignment. The shop ordered the tires and we scheduled an appointment a few days later. I got to the shop the day of the appt. and they got started. Twenty minutes later or so, they call me...

OK, I have a '93 Ranger 4x4, 4.0L/5spd The pitman arm is bad. The tapered hole for the center link ball joint is worn out, so there is WAY too much slop in that connection. Sounds like an easy enough fix, right? Wrong... Every parts source I can find lists Moog K8754 (or a simlar "house"...

I wanna do a keyless push button start but this is delaying my project... I know its possible, anyone care to explain?

title says it all. i got an FA600 and its not fitting worth S*** im very confused, heres some pics to explain. the drivers drag link is coming in contact with the passengers drag link. and here as well. for some reason this doesnt look right...what to do?

(I originally posted this under an old thread and since I hadn't seen any responses, I thought maybe it needed to be on its own with a thread of a newer date. Sorry if this is wrong.) Background: I have a 95 Explorer XLT 4x4 w/ 5spd MANUAL transmission. It has about 190k mi. I bought...

How to make your 3rd generation Explorer steering column telescope. The 3rd generation Explorer was the first and only Explorer to receive a telescoping steering column from the factory. However this was not a standard feature and was an option reserved for the higher end 3rd gens. However...

Proud inheritor of 98 Explorer XLT 4x4 V6 pushrod. Just had the shocks replaced with a nice set of Bilstein Heavy Duties. An absolutely amazing upgrade ($275 for all four from shockwarehouse), it got rid of sag in rear end and actually ended up lifting the truck perhaps a half of an inch or...