Power Steering?

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Dennis Vogel - 13 Apr 2005 16:59 GMT

1999 E350 with the V10 in a 24' motorhome.

When driving straight the steering wheel tends to dart to one side or the
other. It is not severer but distracting. It feels like the power steering
pump does not like to be centered. The RV just does not like the exact
center steering wheel position.

It's not the tires. It only has 11,000 miles on it. I just put all new tires
on and have the same problem as with the old tires. There was no sign of
front end alignment problems on the old tires. They looked new but were all
cracked and getting very old.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Dennis

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The OTHER Kevin in San Diego - 14 Apr 2005 02:40 GMT

>1999 E350 with the V10 in a 24' motorhome.
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>When driving straight the steering wheel tends to dart to one side or the
>other. It is not severer but distracting. It feels like the power steering
>pump does not like to be centered. The RV just does not like the exact
>center steering wheel position.

I'd be looking at worn or loose suspension components 1st.. I had a
'95 Suburban that would "wander" but tires would wear normally. Turns
out the drag link holes were sloppy. Replaced the drag link and the
problem went away.

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Geoff - 14 Apr 2005 02:44 GMT

>>1999 E350 with the V10 in a 24' motorhome.
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Have you checked your tire pressures? Too low in the rear will give
you a light front end. Just try upping the rear a little.
Geoff.

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