My steering wheel locked while driving

NCONNEARNEY

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2006 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
6 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
109,000 MILES

This morning I was turning into a street and my wheel started to tighten up but then I moved it back an forth and it was okay, but then I kept feeling it continuing during the car ride. I have power steering fluid in too!

Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 AT 6:51 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Which wheel was doing this? Was the vehicle in 4wd? Did you only notice this when turning?

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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 AT 7:28 AM

NCONNEARNEY

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It was my steering wheel taking a right turn, the front wheels I guess it would be

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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 AT 7:45 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Was the vehicle in 4wd?

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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 AT 7:49 AM

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No it wasn't

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Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 AT 7:51 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Since it wasn't in 4wd, I am going to recommend that you start by checking the steering components. Make sure everything is tight and in good condition.