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Unicorn Driver · 01-12-2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gorwig

The supplied mounting bracket for my steering stabilizer caused binding at both extreme right and left turns. I worked with the company and they supplied an alternate bracket that mounted the stabilizer behind the tie rod, out of the way. It is possible that your stabilizer may be hitting the tie rod or axle at the maximum turn and then popping over/under as you continue. However it seems like you would feel this more in the steering wheel than in the suspension.

Hi,

This is the 1st time I felt this, I thought really thought I got something.

Ice in a pot hole does make sense.

hohenwald48 · 01-12-2018, 01:44 PM

If a tire slipped, the anti-lock brake system could have reacted.

Unicorn Driver · 01-12-2018, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hohenwald48

If a tire slipped, the anti-lock brake system could have reacted.

That could explain it also.

eng-rv · 01-12-2018, 10:25 PM

I had a very similar problem with this chassis. After being towed 100 miles from Bryce Canyon to the Ford shop we discovered that the fuse for the Cruise Control had fallen out. I noticed the fuse while the tech was connecting the diagnostic connector. When I first noticed the problem I was at a gas station and when I started to move I felt and heard the strange behavior. I thought I had run over something. I called Ford because the chassis was still under warranty, they told me not to move it and made the tow and repair arrangements. But as I mentioned above there really wasn't anything to repair, just a fuse that had fallen out.

eng-rv · 01-12-2018, 10:27 PM

Check the Cruise Control Fuse!!

Unicorn Driver · 01-13-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by eng-rv

Check the Cruise Control Fuse!!

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Originally Posted by eng-rv

I had a very similar problem with this chassis. After being towed 100 miles from Bryce Canyon to the Ford shop we discovered that the fuse for the Cruise Control had fallen out. I noticed the fuse while the tech was connecting the diagnostic connector. When I first noticed the problem I was at a gas station and when I started to move I felt and heard the strange behavior. I thought I had run over something. I called Ford because the chassis was still under warranty, they told me not to move it and made the tow and repair arrangements. But as I mentioned above there really wasn't anything to repair, just a fuse that had fallen out.

I will get it checked.

Thanks,

hohenwald48 · 01-13-2018, 06:09 PM

I sure would like to understand how the cruise control fuse could cause the described symptoms. I know a lot of seemingly unrelated stuff interacts with other stuff on these computer controlled vehicles but just can't figure how a cruise control fuse could be the culprit.

eng-rv · 01-13-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hohenwald48

I sure would like to understand how the cruise control fuse could cause the described symptoms. I know a lot of seemingly unrelated stuff interacts with other stuff on these computer controlled vehicles but just can't figure how a cruise control fuse could be the culprit.

I think it had something to do with the transmission gear selection functionality. Anyway there was a lot of metal clanking going on under the chassis in the transmission area.. It was a little imbarassing when I spotted the fuse laying on the floor up under the dash and then the problem went away when we reinstalled it.. When i described the problem to the tech on the Ford hot line he never sad to go check the Fuse so I don't feel too bad.

BigBlockTank · 01-27-2018, 06:50 PM

My 2003 F-53 did the same thing. I searched and searched all over the front end. I had, at this time replaced the shocks, installed a Hellwig huge sway bar, auto air bags with self leveling feature, and new Alcoa wheels and tires all around.

Come to find out, it wasn't anything I did, it was some of the floor brackets on each side of the engine that had some broken welds. Got out the grinder, cleaned the areas, welded, no problems.

I am an over builder, and did the same here too. I added some additional braces and extra welds in some spots that should've had them from the factory.

I hope yours is something a lot more simple!!! Good luck