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09-04-2023, 08:53 PM
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I just joined, naturally need help.... 1986 e350, 460, 42K
I'm from Minnesota, wife from philippines, currently in utah... retire 2 years ago from USAF/Civil Service.
Not many problems, steering wheel is loose (sloppy) while driving - steering box? Any successful fixes?
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09-04-2023, 09:07 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
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Location: Oregon
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Welcome Aboard! USN here 
RE: your rig, I'd get it to a reputable mechanic.
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Originally Posted by Waltersr
I'm from Minnesota, wife from philippines, currently in utah... retire 2 years ago from USAF/Civil Service.
Not many problems, steering wheel is loose (sloppy) while driving - steering box? Any successful fixes?
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09-04-2023, 09:47 PM
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Location: Ohio
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So as you know you have a house riding on Ford van.. go online order Ford van books.. if you are able.. you will have to do complete front end inspection.. most likely the steering box.. but other front end parts contributing.. or take to a shop..
Good luck and keep us posted
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09-05-2023, 06:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SW Louisiana
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It could be the steering box, but there are also a number of rubber steering bushings in the front end linkage that could be shot due to dry rot and age also.
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09-05-2023, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
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Ford Econoline/E-Series vans/chassis tend to "wander".
First, have all of the front suspension components inspected. Replace the shocks, front and rear, with the best money can buy (KYB or Koni).
Second, find an "old fashioned" alignment shop. The only real solution is to adjust the caster well outside of factory range. This will NOT affect tire wear. It may make parking maneuvers more difficult.
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09-05-2023, 06:57 AM
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Mid Atlantic Campers Carolina Campers
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mount Airy (Mayberry) NC
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If it is not bad bushing or a alignment. The older ford steering boxes have a adjustment screw to tighten up the slack in the box. At one time I had a Ford van and that fixed my play in the steering wheel after having it aligned twice.
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09-06-2023, 11:20 AM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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Location: Johnstown PA
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Hi! Welcome to IRV2!  It’s good to have you here, I look forward to reading about your adventures. Sit back, relax and please, above all……stay safe out there! 
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