Hey Guys - I have a 1998 F150 that I have had since new. I have noticed lately that the steering is really sloppy at higher speeds (55-75). It is not as noticeable when driving in town. I took it to the tire shop and they put it up on the allignment rack and could not find anything wrong other than the castor setting was on the low end. They moved it forward a little. I am wondering if this could be a power steering pump issue. You all have any suggestions?

 

Check your idler arm..it's on the passenger side front hooked to your tie rods...

 

I have had this replaced about 2 years ago. When it was in the shop they checked these. I did not replace the pitman arm....could this be an issue? I neglected to add that this truck has a Truxxx leveling kit installed. Since having this installed I have broken three sets of bar end links and the idler bar was replaced on the passenger side....

 

Those keys put alot of stress on the front end....you need to Jack up the front and wiggle the wheels back and forth(have a friend help) and watch for the idler and tie rods as well as your pitman arm...that could be it as well...