1995 Ford Bronco Would Airbag Clock Spring Steering Column Make Harder Turn

1995 FORD BRONCO
149,000 MILES
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Would a airbag/clock spring in a steering column make the steering harder to turn? Also after making a turn the steering does not go back to center after the turn. Is there an actual spring in a clock spring? The airbag warning lite is not on. It is also for cruise control. The power steering itself seems to be o.k. The steering column behind the wheel makes a scraping sound when turned. Could the spring be broken but the electronic connections still be good?
Feb 6, 2013 at 1:33 AM
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not the clock spring

have the suspension checked for any seized front end parts.

the steering box may be at fault.

have the alignment checked as the caster angle has a lot to do with this condition

Roy
Feb 6, 2013 at 1:38 AM
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