Let me start by saying I have a 07 f150 fx4.
That I havent had a bit of problems
With until recent.
Lately I have noticed that sometimes with going down the road I'm feeling some vibrations in the steering. Which I just figured it was the tires out of balance or
Something but the last couple weeks (sometimes) when I cold
Start my truck and make a hard left or right forward or backing out I feel the truck start hopping as if it was in 4 wheel drive or I had a
Loose rim. After i drive it for a bit and try it again I don't feel it. Doesn't anyone have a clue what this might be I'm
Not a big mechanical nut so I don't have any idea.
Any advice would be wonderful!!!
Jeff S.

 

Check your IWE's - one could be engaging due to a vac leak, which will get your CV's spinning. This would cause a vibration, and you would definitely feel it when turning hard.

 

Yah it does sound like it could be related to the IWE's. I had a similar problem with my 07 4x4 and I disconnected the check valve, waited 5 min then reconnected it. After doing that I haven't had the problem occur and that was over 4 months ago...so it might have been an air pocket in the line.

Start with small steps/solutions before tearing into an area or taking it to a shop. I would've spent a ton on this problem if I just took it to a shop.

 

Thanks a lot. I'll give that a try.