03 250 steering

[Ozfrigy]

Having early wear on steer ball joints, 1ST ONE LASTED 180,000 Klm, have had 2 more fitted in last 5000 klm. Ford says that their new rods have 2 - 3 mm of wear from factory, but after fitting there is a knocking noise through the steer wheel, Ford Aust have checked it and said nothing can be done. Any clues or has any body had similiar probs

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Originally Posted by Ozfrigy

Having early wear on steer ball joints, 1ST ONE LASTED 180,000 Klm, have had 2 more fitted in last 5000 klm. Ford says that their new rods have 2 - 3 mm of wear from factory, but after fitting there is a knocking noise through the steer wheel, Ford Aust have checked it and said nothing can be done. Any clues or has any body had similiar probs

I had a simialar problem with my 03 f-350 and it ended up being the front stabalizer endlinks.