Problems with Steering Wheel on 1996 Ford F150

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shellybelly - 16 Sep 2006 22:56 GMT

I hope Someone can help me. I have a 1996 Ford F150 and last night
while driving I noticed that when I turn Left it Felt like someone
Grabbed the wheel! It was a Lot harder to turn it to the left. Almost
like I was turning in Mud or something. Very scary while driving! And
Also my Steering wheel Wiggles up and down. Like it's lose. Anyone
have any ideas? We did check the Steering fluid and it's Fine. Thanks
for Any help and suggestions

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Jim Warman - 16 Sep 2006 23:13 GMT

Is this a 4X4 and does it have tilt wheel??? Information is our friend....

>I hope Someone can help me. I have a 1996 Ford F150 and last night
> while driving I noticed that when I turn Left it Felt like someone
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> have any ideas? We did check the Steering fluid and it's Fine. Thanks
> for Any help and suggestions

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shellybelly - 17 Sep 2006 05:36 GMT

> Is this a 4X4 and does it have tilt wheel??? Information is our friend....
>
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> > have any ideas? We did check the Steering fluid and it's Fine. Thanks
> > for Any help and suggestions

Sorry. Yes it's a 4X4 and it Does have Tilt wheel. Our friend
Thought that it might be the Pump but we checked it and it seems fine.
We're taking it over to his house tomorrow to let him take a look at
it. ThankGod he's a great mechanic.

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Jim Warman - 17 Sep 2006 05:46 GMT

For the loose steering wheel, check the bearings in the tilt yoke. For the
steering "grab" check for a tight front axle u-joint.

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