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2002 Ford Explorer

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD EXPLORER
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When making turns left or right at a slow pace the car seems to feel like it is in 4 wheel drive. But it is not. It feels like the car is riding very rough and when you finally make the turn and go straight it stops riding rough shortly after that. I had a rebuilt engine put in november 2007 the old engine had severe engine damage unlike they have ever seen. Could it be the tires or the steering wheel?
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 AT 7:18 PM

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Tiny
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Steering wheel jerks:
When you are driving slowly or at an idle the steering wheel jumps or jerks. You don't see any other problems as far as steering and handling go. As time goes by it seems to be getting worse.
Possible causes:

1. The power steering drive belt is damaged or loose: Tighten or replace power steering drive belt as required.
2. The fluid level in the power steering reservoir is low: Fill fluid to proper level.
3. The engine is idling too low: Adjust idle speed.
4. You have a problem with the power steering pump: Repair or replace power steering pump as required.
5. The steering linkage is rubbing against something: Inspect steering gear and repair the interference.
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008 AT 8:30 PM

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