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Old 09-17-2004, 07:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Location: San Diego
Steering Question

Year 1998
Make Ford
Model Mustang GT
Engine type 4.6 sohc
Transmission type
Drivetrain configuration RWD

When driving down the freeway The steering wheel is loose, I can wiggle the wheel left to right about a 1 1/2 inches before anything happens.
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Old 09-17-2004, 12:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Could be a worn out Steering box...


My Van does that but I thinks its just because its 22 year old!
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Old 09-17-2004, 09:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Does it have power assisted rack and pinion steering?
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Old 09-18-2004, 07:17 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Check your tie rods for play, if there is any replace the ends.
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Old 09-18-2004, 06:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Does it have power assisted rack and pinion steering?
I believe so
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Old 09-18-2004, 08:54 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I have come to this conclusion based solely on experience, and do not intend for it to be sarcastic, condescending, or insulting to you, your car, or your car's manufacturer. It is simply an observation based on my experience. Your car is made by Ford. Every one of their cars that I've driven has done this.
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Old 09-18-2004, 10:51 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I would agree that Fords overall have very "mushy" steering. It's really hard to diagnose a problem with a car on a message board. One thing you can do is park your car on a decent surface, make sure a wheel is chalked (blocked) get under the front of the thing and start grabbing the suspension parts. Your tie rod ends (if you know what these are) should be fairly stiff, and not too easy to turn. Jack your car up (remember, to always use jackstands and chalk the wheels) and just by grabbing each side of the tire while it's up in the air and shaking around on it, does it move excessivley? (Im not the best speller in the world, trust me) when the car is back on the ground, push up and down on the fenders, making the cars shock travel come into play.

Specific problems can be dealt with, but "my steering feels goofy" is kind of tough
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