Steering issues

[Tom]

Okay everyone. Please bare with me on this one. I have a 2010 Raptor with only 9000 miles on it. I recently notice some friction in the steering wheel when I go between 25-50 mph. It only happens when you're going straight and just moving the steering wheel about a degree to each side of center. It almost feels like two piece of plastic rubbing together. You can't hear it and it doesn't do it when the vehicle is standing still. I took it to the dealership (who will remain nameless at this time) and they held on to my truck for four weeks. They say they changed the steering column and everything else associated with the steering, but the problem is still there. They also claim this is apparent on all Raptors due to the tires. They called it a "directional issue". Also, when I look over my invoice, nothing is mentioned about replacing the pinion or steering column. My questions are: Does anyone one else feel this in their steering wheel? Second, when ford replaces parts on your truck, should all the parts be listed on the invoice and the time spent on replacing the parts? I really love my rig but this friction in the steering wheel is driving me nuts. If anyone can help, I'll really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

 

[Allied Offroad]

I have the same issue. It might be cavitation of the ps fluid.

 

[MrGreen33]

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[Tom]

Sorry, everyone. I forgot to mention. No mods done to my rig.

 

[Allied Offroad]

Other than top perch, none to mine that would effect this but I noticed this (even posted about it) right when I got mine.

 

[stevenstommyboy1]

I have a 2010 also and no issues that you mention. Only real vibration that I have is from the tires when I am rolling. Depends on the street surface. Good luck and let us know what you find.

 

[Raptor Retrofit]

Same deal here 2010, had it ever since 10,000 miles. My buddy drove the truck a few months back and noticed it a few seconds into the drive.

 

[Allied Offroad]

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f58/started-hailing-10558/

 

[Raptor911]

I have a theory I want to test. When a dealership does anything to a vehicle, it sends a report to carfax. So what's your VIN? I can pull a carfax for you and tell you want dealership service appears on it.

If they did work on your truck, it should appear in the carfax report. You can PM me your vin if you want to keep it private.

 

[whisler151]

Same here. I took mine to the dealer months ago and they said it was due to my aftermarket wheels. Typical answer.

I've just lived with it since.