There is play in the steering wheel, you have to move it back and forth before it takes affect.
1997 Ford F-150 steering complaints
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Steering shakes and makes noise when turning or when vehicle hits a bump.
Loose steering shaft; the steering column feels loose when turning . *ak
Steering column makes a knocking noise when driving.
Failure of the steering wheel, when driving the steering wheel makes a knocking/grinding sound, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
While driving, the steering wheel vibrates and there is a noise coming from the steering column.*ak consumer feels someting was left out around the steering column.
When driving or accelerating you can feel vibrations coming through the steering column. When at a dead stop and turning, steeing wheel from left to right there is a dead feeling.
Failure on the steering wheel gear box, consumer alleged play in the steering wheel.*ak
Light rattling in steering sector.
Steering veers to the right.
When driving at 40 MPH the truck sways. *ak steering is very sensitive vehicle wanders at highway speeds can not tow with vehicle or can not control at all.
Extreme playness in the steering wheel.
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