New Truck, Front Suspension Problems
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New Truck, Front Suspension Problems
I post it in the wrong section, posting it again.
This afternoon went to pick up the truck at the dealer , it was there for the alarm check up and to replace side view mirrors under warranty, the technician told me that while driving the truck to his work place he felt a play in the steering and called the shop manager, they checked it out and found that the lower and upper both sides ball joint's and tie rod ends needed replacing.
My truck only have 3675 miles on, not been off road yet, the dealer is going to replace all parts under warranty, my question is, is this normal?? any one with new truck have had the same problem??, If it wasnt for the tech I wouldnt find out about the thump noise, he steered the wheel from left to right, I could hardly notice it, right at the center is when it is felt, steering from one side to the other, hope this help.
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2000 F-150, S/C F/S 5.4lt Auto, 3.55 LS, M4x4, Capt. Chairs 6 way elec.,DELETED 6 CD,Class III towing hitch and package, etc,etc,.
Med Toreador Red
Born 03-27-00
Mods,
Superchip UAT2,Borla Anniversary Edition Split rear catback,K&NGen II or FIPK, BBK Trottle Body,Granattely Mass Air Flow,SVT Lightning 18" wheels,285/60/18 Pirelli Scorpion Zero,HellwigSway bar,Dark Walnut dash kit,Muth signal mirrors,White face gauge,Bosch Plat. 4's,Retrax Rolltop,Outland sport bumper guard,Rancho rsx shocks,Ford OEM bug deflector,Underhood sound insulation panel,Piaa Plat. super white Bulbs,Catch All floor mats,Lund Back Draft tailgate spoiler,Pioneer DEH-920-R H/U, CDX-656 CD Changer, Polk DX 7 and Pioneer TSA-6895 Speakers, Steering Remote for H/U, Mute for cellular.
This afternoon went to pick up the truck at the dealer , it was there for the alarm check up and to replace side view mirrors under warranty, the technician told me that while driving the truck to his work place he felt a play in the steering and called the shop manager, they checked it out and found that the lower and upper both sides ball joint's and tie rod ends needed replacing.
My truck only have 3675 miles on, not been off road yet, the dealer is going to replace all parts under warranty, my question is, is this normal?? any one with new truck have had the same problem??, If it wasnt for the tech I wouldnt find out about the thump noise, he steered the wheel from left to right, I could hardly notice it, right at the center is when it is felt, steering from one side to the other, hope this help.
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2000 F-150, S/C F/S 5.4lt Auto, 3.55 LS, M4x4, Capt. Chairs 6 way elec.,DELETED 6 CD,Class III towing hitch and package, etc,etc,.
Med Toreador Red
Born 03-27-00
Mods,
Superchip UAT2,Borla Anniversary Edition Split rear catback,K&NGen II or FIPK, BBK Trottle Body,Granattely Mass Air Flow,SVT Lightning 18" wheels,285/60/18 Pirelli Scorpion Zero,HellwigSway bar,Dark Walnut dash kit,Muth signal mirrors,White face gauge,Bosch Plat. 4's,Retrax Rolltop,Outland sport bumper guard,Rancho rsx shocks,Ford OEM bug deflector,Underhood sound insulation panel,Piaa Plat. super white Bulbs,Catch All floor mats,Lund Back Draft tailgate spoiler,Pioneer DEH-920-R H/U, CDX-656 CD Changer, Polk DX 7 and Pioneer TSA-6895 Speakers, Steering Remote for H/U, Mute for cellular.
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From: Canterbury , ct
dragonboy. I had my upper and lower ball joints replaced at 7k miles. I brought it in because it squeeked every time I stopped.
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99 F-150 XL 4x4. Reg Cab Flareside 4.6 5spd, 3.55LS. gibson 3" cat-back, K&N Gen ll.Westin step bars.Ventshade window deflectors and bug deflector. rhino liner and a cool white shifter ball.
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99 F-150 XL 4x4. Reg Cab Flareside 4.6 5spd, 3.55LS. gibson 3" cat-back, K&N Gen ll.Westin step bars.Ventshade window deflectors and bug deflector. rhino liner and a cool white shifter ball.