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Old 09-18-2009, 10:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I have an 03 Expedition that the steering is acting up on...seems like it's low on fluid. Its hard to turn, but driveable and annoying. Checked the fluid, level is fine and color is normal.

Any suggestions on where to start? Or just drop it off at the dealer?
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Front end is all greased up good?
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How about the serpentine belt? Is it slipping?

I don't know about the 03's but with Broncos (which are F150 twins) when the ball joints wear, they sometimes get tighter and bind. That'll cause the steering to be tight, and may cause one to wander on the road a bit, because the body will actually move before the tires will start to turn left or right.
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The front end on this truck has grease fittings? I thought it was all sealed ball joints and tie rod ends.

Just took a trip and drives fine on the highway, but hard turning under 40mph or so. Truck has 45K or so over 6 years.
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