Funny vibration when turning?

[denton]

Update 5/27/99.
I did a little more digging around, and found that the bracket holding the hose to the side of the engine was loose. I used a 3/8 inch socket with extender to tighten the nut on the bracket. I had to pull away some of the splash guard to get to the bracket's nut to do this.

Hi all, thought would share this one with you..
I have a 98 AWD Explorer with v-8. For some time now, I have had a funny vibration when turning the front wheels, particularly in parking lot manuvers.
last weekend, I got to doing a little
c hecking around, and found the return hose that connects to the top of the power steering pump was able to move around a bit, and would vibrate against the side of the power steering reservoir.
Since I had to have the tranny fluid and filter changed, I had the mechanic at the Ford garage look into the matter. He told me that the return tube movement is designed that way, but he did put some foam tape
around the area that rubbed against the power steering reservoir. End of the vibration problem.
Now, I am wondering why the return tube is designed with movement...anyone got an answer?? Thanks in advance.

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[tompass]

power steering vibration

Were you having the problem only when parking? I am getting quite of bit of vibration or almost a rubbing sound when I tun the wheel full left when parking.

 

[espnfreak]

OK, my dad is thinking about buying a '98 4dr X sohc for 13,700. Good PRICE (I Know) anyways its doing that same thing. whenever you turn it its making loud viberations. I heard conflicting reports that it might be the steering rack ($700-800) or the pump which is about 200. We need to confirm what it is before we buy it. The seller is being a morron and he is saying if you dont like it then don't buy it. I think something is fishy but my dad obviously doesnt. But thats what we think it could be.

 

[tompass]

My 98 XLT has 38K and I really like it. The vibration I experience is while the car is not moving and I turn the wheel full left. Just before end of play I feel a slight rumbling through the steering wheel. When the car is moving, the sound is absent. Is this what you are experiencing with the car you are considering?

 

[espnfreak]

YES, and i hear this is a problem with the 98's, they had a service recall or something on them. like a service warning. it wasn't a recall, it was something else sent to the ford dealerships to advise them that there was a problem with this on the newer X's

 

[tompass]

I checked the recalls and nothing on this issue. I will check TSB and let you know if I find anything.

 

[tompass]

OK, there is a TSB that refers specifically to grunting/nibbling sensation when turning full left while vehicle is stopped. Of cours, my car is now 1700 miles out of warranty. I will have to call dealer and get some idea of cost.

 

[guggy]

Me too.

Have anyone found out if this rubbing can cause future damage to the sterring unit ?

 

[PLRBEAR]

My 95 does the same exact thing. Rubbing, groaning....whatever you call it....it happens near the end of the steering rack. My Nissan Maxima does it as well. I have yet to find out the cause of this. I've had one mechanic tell me it's the steering rack. That's one opinion, and i trust this guy. Nevertheless, i want to find out the source of the noise before i do anything. Oh.......don't know about you guys, but it seems like it's weather related to me. Occurs only when it's hot (ie. Spring, Summer, Fall)?
Oh...the only other vehicle i've heard this on, is a 1998 Boeing 747-400.....same steering noise doing the same thing! LOL!

 

[tompass]

I don't no what damage can occur. I am trying to get some info on the fix for TSB 99211 which refers to this issue. So far, no luck. Thought maybe someone on this board could help.