Steering Grabbing at Times - Warranty Repair?

[KyleNL]

Just to clarify. I was just saying thats how the resistance in the wheel felt, like the lane departure warning was blocking me. Which sounded like the issue for the guy I quoted. My issue was binding in the steering column which a can of spray lube fixed. It was stiff enough I had to turn the wheel straight after an on ramp where I would normally just loosen my grip and let wheel center itself. Felt like a major issue and I was quite happy It was an easy fix. I don't think the lane departure system is the issue.

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[Umichigan1]

Several people have suggested it. Unless its malfunctioning, I don't think thats the problem.

I thought maybe it was their first vehicle with the feature. It can be a bit disconcerting until one gets used to it.

 

[fuesting]

Just to clarify. I was just saying thats how the resistance in the wheel felt, like the lane departure warning was blocking me. Which sounded like the issue for the guy I quoted. My issue was binding in the steering column which a can of spray lube fixed. It was stiff enough I had to turn the wheel straight after an on ramp where I would normally just loosen my grip and let wheel center itself. Felt like a major issue and I was quite happy It was an easy fix. I don't think the lane departure system is the issue.

God I hope it might be that but I've never heard of your problem being a thing. I have heard of many steering racks going bad.

 

[capmoose]

Same symptoms were happening to me recently, grabby/sticky wheel with noises at 85k miles on a 22 non-sas. after a few weeks the steering rack failed. receive a replacement yesterday from Ford, hopefully install is complete Monday.

 

[fuesting]

Same symptoms were happening to me recently, grabby/sticky wheel with noises at 85k miles on a 22 non-sas. after a few weeks the steering rack failed. receive a replacement yesterday from Ford, hopefully install is complete Monday.

Did you make any modifications? Mine has completely failed since opening this thread. I have an appt Tuesday the 9th.

 

[capmoose]

Did you make any modifications? Mine has completely failed since opening this thread. I have an appt Tuesday the 9th.

Only major one that could have impacted it, upgraded tires from stock 255/75R17 to 285/70R17 2 years ago. super frustrating

 

[fuesting]

Mine is at the dealer. I explained my situation in detail to my service writer. He seemed to understand and seemed to be reasonable. I'm waiting for the call today...

 

[fuesting]

Well... ABS module is bad causing steering to not work. Color me surprised. We'll see if they can fix it.

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