binding when turning.

[jremington59]

1997 Explorer. 5.0 All wheel drive.

When I turn sharply to the right there is not a problem. But when turning to the left I feel a binding that is similiar to a vehicle being in four wheel drive.

Is this normal or could there be a problem starting?

 

[ahodges]

It's not normal for sure.

I have a 1996 4x4 with the control trac system and it just started doing it to me intermittently also. I don't know whats causing it..

I would also like to know what's going on with this.

 

[gtyates]

My '04 was doing this. I had the front and rear differential fluid flushed as well as the transfer case and it has resolved the problem for me. No binding at all now.

 

[jremington59]

I finally found a thread that seems like it's the problem.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226785&highlight=binding+turning

Does anyone know if the front driveshaft can be rebuilt? Ford want a pretty good penny for one, lol.

 

[ahodges]

That thread was helpful thanks.. I'm still unclear though if its the front drive shaft or the clutch, sounds like the clutch to me but I hate to just start throwing money at it with no solid results..

To answer your question, I don't see why they couldn't be rebuilt but I'm not sure on that one.

Does anyone else have a suggestion here?