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GFRfan - 10 Jan 2005 05:00 GMT

'95 Ford F150 4x4 5.0 liter engine. In the last couple of days, using 4
wd high, because of snow and ice, twice as turning into a parking space
it gives the sensation that the wheels are turned part way but the truck
wants to skate forward. Both times on clear wet pavement. Has done this
turning right one time and turning left the second. Put it in 2 wd and
then back into 4 wd and it turns ok then. I am probably going to take it
to a mechanic but am just asking so I'll have some idea of what to maybe
expect. Seems like something in the steering is binding. Thanks for any
replies.

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tom - 10 Jan 2005 20:48 GMT

4x4 don't work on pavement. it will do just as you say because the wheels
want to go forward, not turn. 4x4 it should only be used when there is no
traction, like on ice or snow, or mud and sand

> '95 Ford F150 4x4 5.0 liter engine. In the last couple of days, using 4
> wd high, because of snow and ice, twice as turning into a parking space
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> expect. Seems like something in the steering is binding. Thanks for any
> replies.

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James C. Reeves - 10 Jan 2005 22:17 GMT

> '95 Ford F150 4x4 5.0 liter engine. In the last couple of days, using 4 wd
> high, because of snow and ice, twice as turning into a parking space it
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> expect. Seems like something in the steering is binding. Thanks for any
> replies.

The system will bind during sharp turns on pavement if still locked into
4-wheel-drive. That is very hard on your drive train. You should take it
out of 4x4 operation once the slippery conditions are gone.

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