I know I'll be run out of Chevelleville for this but nobody I've spoken with seems to know what's wrong.

I have a 1996 Bronco, 5.0 V8, automatic with 100,000 miles. For approximately the last 5,000 miles (progressively getting worse) it feels like I’m driving on water. Constantly having to correct my direction of travel. I’ve installed a steering stabilizer shock, played with the steering box adjustment (reset to original setting now), rotated the tires and checked the tire pressure, all with no improvement. It is really noticeable while towing our pop-up trailer to and from MCC/Aces show. It’s not safe to tow over 50 mph because of the swaying motion.

Please keep in mind that prior to 95,000 miles (+/-) it tracked nicely and towed without any problems.

Anyone have a clue?

Thanks and sorry for the Ford question,
Bubba

You did'nt mention anything about alignment.Have you had it checked? I had a simalar sounding problem on my astro van and it kept getting worse,also the steering felt rubbery.When a big rig went buy on the highway the wind would push me around like nothing.Anyway, once I had it reset the problem went away.

Have you checked the tie rod ends and the center link/drag link?

Originally posted by chev64:
Have you checked the tie rod ends and the center link/drag link? Leo,

I had it up on a lift Tuesday evening. We put a large bar between all the joints and pried a little. I couldn’t see any movement. I’m going to take it into a front end shop next week.

Thanks for all the responses,
Bubba

The usual way to check the ends and the link is to have the truck on the ground and shake the steering wheel back and forth while someone looks at the ends to see if they have movement. Also check the tracking bar, the end bushings wear out and the bar may have to be replaced.

Originally posted by chev64:
The usual way to check the ends and the link is to have the truck on the ground and shake the steering wheel back and forth while someone looks at the ends to see if they have movement. Also check the tracking bar, the end bushings wear out and the bar may have to be replaced. Leo,

I tried that with my wife in the truck but everytime I got under the truck she put it in gear. :eek:

Go figure.

Bubba

It really doesn't need to be running. :rolleyes:

Check the rear end! I have a car that used to change lanes when I hit a bump. Found some worn bushing in the rear end.
Also check for cracks in the frame where the control arms are connected. Have a Blazer that had the lower control arm gusset cracked and it too changes lanes without command!
John

Check the rear end! I have a car that used to change lanes when I hit a bump. Found some worn bushing in the rear end.
Also check for cracks in the frame where the control arms are connected. Have a Blazer that had the lower control arm gusset cracked and it too changes lanes without command!
John

Is the truck Dog -Tracking Maybe a 4 wheel alignment