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#1 of 26 F250 Crew Cab, Clunking in front end when turning by deltaii_00 Nov 24, 2007 (7:33 pm)
I have a 2004 F250 Supper Duty Crew Cab 4X4 with 92,950 miles. When I Turn the wheel half to full turn , either direction I hear a clunking noise in front end. It happens for a while then goes away for a while. I had it to the dealer 5 times since I got it and they hear it, put it on lift can not find anything, nothing loose, rubbing, nothing. Let it down from lift drive it and it is gone. Had it to a garrage and they can not find nothing. Dealer even said they lossened the front and retightened everything again but still happens. When it does it it does for a while then stops for a while then back again. Happens whether I use 4X4 or not. Has anyone had this issue or know anything about it? Replies to this message: wpalkowski (Nov 26, 2007 5:30 am) midnitethunder (Jan 26, 2008 8:22 pm) stemo (May 27, 2008 3:39 pm) pfinley (Nov 16, 2008 4:58 pm)
#2 of 26 Re: F250 Crew Cab, Clunking in front end when turning [deltaii_00] by wpalkowski Nov 26, 2007 (5:30 am)
Replying to: deltaii_00 (Nov 24, 2007 7:33 pm) How about the Cab mounting bolts? The bolts on my crew cab long bed weren't torqued fully tight. Used to get alll sorts of weird creaking noises, especially on low speed turns. Didn't matter whether it was in 4x2 or 4x4. Once they were tightened to spec all the noises stopped.   If not the cab bolts, how about the snubbers in between the leaves of the front springs?. Those have a habit of wearing out and then the springs rub together and make weird noises. You can check it by drowning the ends of the springs wth some silcone lube (Don't get it on the tires.) If things quiet down until the first rain storm or a deep puddle, then it's probably the springs. I think Ford sells replacement spring inserts.
#3 of 26 front end problem by radford1 Jan 26, 2008 (9:25 am)
my stering wheel moves from side to side when braking, I had the brake rotors and calipers just done, yet the problem persists, any ideas Replies to this message: diehardford (Jan 26, 2008 8:30 pm)
#4 of 26 Re: F250 Crew Cab, Clunking in front end when turning [deltaii_00] by midnitethunder Jan 26, 2008 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: deltaii_00 (Nov 24, 2007 7:33 pm) Hello, Take a look at the drag link when the steering wheel is being turned, I have seen the drag link twist harshly and clunk and this happened in a half turn on the wheel
#5 of 26 Re: front end problem [radford1] by diehardford Jan 26, 2008 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: radford1 (Jan 26, 2008 9:25 am) First try rotating tires. If a tire is out of balance or has a bad band this will cause this. If you have more than 80 or 90 thousand on a ford truck a good bet is bad tie rod ends or ball joints. Jack up front tire and with tire on truck try shaking tire. If you have movement back and forth tie rods are bad. Take pry bar and lift up on tire while checking ball joints. If movement ball joints are bad
#6 of 26 stearing column replacement by shloop69 Mar 23, 2008 (2:39 am)
must u remove the shifting rod that goes from the trns to the stearing column arm 2 replace the column? or can u slide it thru the firewall attached ? HELP
#7 of 26 f 250 diesel sterring problems by stemo May 27, 2008 (8:20 am)
I have a 2001 f250 crew cab short box diesel. The problem has been going on for over 3 years and no one can fix it. The truck floats to the left then to right going down the highway. I drove it last night for about 300 miles and my shoulders and neck are sore. At high speeds it isn't safe. I had it alined, new tires, ball joints checked, one replaced the other they said not yet. New sway linkage. Also, replaced the small shock in front. My thoughts, could it be in the steering gear box? Too loose, not enough lube, wore out? Is the power steering some how related to the brake boost? It has 112000 miles on it. The mech. keeps saying thats the way these trucks drive get use to it. Well I owned it from new and it drove great before. Thanks for any ideas Replies to this message: fixitgal (Jun 11, 2009 3:45 am) driller2948 (Sep 20, 2009 2:46 pm) mrmike46 (Nov 13, 2009 8:52 am)
#8 of 26 Re: F250 Crew Cab, Clunking in front end when turning [deltaii_00] by stemo May 27, 2008 (3:39 pm)
Replying to: deltaii_00 (Nov 24, 2007 7:33 pm) I have an 2001 that does the samething. The dealer says the lock outs are good, but they must be sticking. I am going to change mine soon. It sounds like the u-joint in the axle drive to me. Hows your steering? Mine floats from side to side. Hoping for an answer soon.
#9 of 26 Problems steering in 4x4 mode by rocker6 Aug 01, 2008 (3:31 pm)
2000 F-250 7.3L 4x4 SD long bed. While in 4x4: While turning in either direction the front end wobbles and skips. I can watch the front tires do this and feel it in the steering. If I disengage the gears (about 10 mph) the truck will slow down quickly while in a turn and does it wobble! To get in 4x4 drive I have to turn the hubs. I do not know what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
#10 of 26 Ford f-150 4x4 by prettymindy Aug 26, 2008 (10:32 am)
My steering is all over the road times. Steering box, pump & 1 hose was replaced. Still having problems times going all over the road. What can it be? Ball joints, tie rods , idler arm are good. Thanks randy Replies to this message: 04f3504x4 (Nov 19, 2008 8:35 pm)

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