Oil is leaking out of front differential vent tube, also increased vibration felt in steering column along with clunking noises when going over bumps or turning.
1996 Ford Explorer steering complaints
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While driving the steering wheel is very loose and it is not an safe to drive vehicle.
Different steering wheel on car after repairs.
The steering makes a clicking noise and is loose at any speed when you turn the wheel in either direction. *ak dealer stated fix would be to grease steering column and bearing, however tsb stated do not attempt to repair, consumer stated the greasing did not help problem and is angry that dealer willingly sold vehicle knowing of this problem.
While driving & making a turn, owner noticed vehicle veering. Steering wheel had seperated from column, turning freely. Had 80 miles on odometer, brand new.
Rack and pinion assembly replaced twice, vehicle wanders/requires extreme effort to keep in straight line.
Vehicles steering wheel/column has problems with noise and erratic operation.dlr can not fix. Tt
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