Front end issue

[aeversmeyer]

Hey all, I have a 2017 Raptor with about 35k miles on it. Recently the front end seems stiff when steering at slower speeds and I sometimes hear a slight grind noise. Also noticed that my fuel economy has gone down by about 2 mpg.
Anyone with a similar experience or any ideas what this could be?
Took to a local dealer and the tech test drove it and said he couldn't hear anything and gave it back to me. Clearly need to try a different dealer.

 

[Bhollier]

Is it pulling to one side or another, also have you checked to make sure you don't have a brake dragging. Last do you have it in 4A, 4H or does this only happen in 2WD.

 

[aeversmeyer]

Is it pulling to one side or another, also have you checked to make sure you don't have a brake dragging. Last do you have it in 4A, 4H or does this only happen in 2WD.

It does it in 2h, does not pull one way or another. not sure how to check if I have a break dragging.
It does almost feel like there is the slightest break pressure.

 

[TxRap]

It may be the IWE issue. I had this issue last month, and it took 4 weeks to get ht parts in.

 

[Bhollier]

It does it in 2h, does not pull one way or another. not sure how to check if I have a break dragging.
It does almost feel like there is the slightest break pressure.

Easy way to check is to jack the truck up where the wheels are free spinning. Rotate each one, if you have a brake dragging you will feel it and be harder to turn. They should roll easy. Also tug on the wheel to make sure there isn't slack in the hub. It also does sound like it may be the IWE issue that @TxRap mentioned.

 

[jabroni619]

My money is on IWE, the grinding is a dead giveaway.