HBJJAM
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• Minneapolis, MN, USA |
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 Posted:3/17/2006 07:12 |
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I have a 2000 V10 with 90,000 that I have owned it since last May.
What i do not like is when turning you have to turn back to straighten out.
Now this may sound weird, but all other trucks and cars tend to self center to some degree.
This truck will not even attempt to self center.
I am used to it, even though it catches me off gaurd at times. What I do not like is the lady will NOT drive this due to this.
Can anyone else relate, have the same issues, is the a common issues with these beasts, or tell me of a fix.
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sfd4
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• Linden, NJ, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2006 09:17 |
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I am going through this right now. You need to replace the steering box and Steering pump at the same time. Completely flush out the steering lines. I first made the mistake of replacing one at a time and did not flush the lines out. Within a week it came back to haunt me.
2000 Excursion V10 Limited. White/Tan
2004 Fleetwood 34ft Travel Trailer |
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HBJJAM
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• Minneapolis, MN, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2006 09:44 |
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| Quote: | | I am going through this right now. You need to replace the steering box and Steering pump at the same time. Completely flush out the steering lines. I first made the mistake of replacing one at a time and did not flush the lines out. Within a week it came back to haunt me. |
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how can both of these be bad so soon?
How much are these and is there an alternative from buying at dealer? |
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LANDYOT
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• Newport News, VA, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2006 15:52 |
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The degree of caster determines how quickly steering returns to a central position. |
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nhoj
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• Hanover, PA, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2006 21:32 |
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I just replaced my steering gear box and flushed system. However, I did not replace the steering pump. Will I have problems in the near future again with my steering box?
 John
01' Excursion V10 4X4
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nhoj
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• Hanover, PA, USA |
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Posted:3/17/2006 21:33 |
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I bought a remanufactured gear box for $217.00 at NAPA.
John
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Spindrift
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• Princeton, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 12/19/2005 |
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Posted:3/18/2006 07:08 |
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| Quote: | | I am going through this right now. You need to replace the steering box and Steering pump at the same time. Completely flush out the steering lines. I first made the mistake of replacing one at a time and did not flush the lines out. Within a week it came back to haunt me. |
sfd...what was it about the pump that led you to replace it and flush the lines. I've heard, no personal experience, that Ford has had problems with this pump and it's not extraordinary for a new one to need replacement. Unfortunately, I'm having a bit of a tussle with the dealer as we speak over the replacement of my box. The truck is under warranty and the service department flatly refuses to even acknowledge the truck has a problem.
'04 Excursion Eddie Bauer, 6.0 PS, 4X4, Magnaflow exhaust, Bilsteins, Jordan brake controller, Keystone Cougar 304 BHS, Everything haulin' me, the wife, 5 kids and 2 Berners. |
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sfd4
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• Linden, NJ, USA |
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Posted:3/18/2006 19:47 |
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Well I went through 3 steering boxes till I realized two things. 1st is Ford no longer sells new boxes and rebuilt are hit or miss. After the third box I still had problems. I had new ball joints and tie rod ends. So I looked flushed the power steering system. Out came debris from 1st box. That hwelped but the third box reacted the same way. I then replaced pump, lines, box and fluid. All total about $1000.oo plus time. Works well now!
2000 Excursion V10 Limited. White/Tan
2004 Fleetwood 34ft Travel Trailer |
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HBJJAM
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• Minneapolis, MN, USA |
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Posted:3/19/2006 06:56 |
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How LONG has this been working well?
Not sure if its worth the hassle and expense to replace these every 6 months or less |
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sfd4
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• Linden, NJ, USA |
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Posted:3/29/2006 12:51 |
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No problems for almost 2 weeks
2000 Excursion V10 Limited. White/Tan
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