2000 X Front End Problems

[ramprat]

My VFD has a 2000 X with major front end problems. She has the V-10 (I know I know) and has been ridden hard & put away wet.

Think she's had the entire front end rebuilt 2 times & she still wanders & has a shake/shimmy in the steering wheel.

Since the last rebuild she's not been driven all that hard but still has a vibration in the steering wheel & tends to wander when on the highway or at high speeds (yes she' is driven as fast as the V-10 can go)

Last week I drove her on the interstate for several hours at 75-85 & there was a noticeable vibration in the steering wheel & she did not want to track straight, but tended to wander somewhat.

Any ideas on what's wrong?????

 

[CHPMustang]

Could be a variety of things such as improper tire pressure,tire balance,front end alignment,low quality make/model tires,front U joint,shocks,etc.

What speeds does the shake/shimmy start at and when does it clear up?

I'm in no way an expert with front suspension but those are a few things I can put on the plate to check out.

As an example I had new Pirelli Scorpion A/T's installed last year and had a shake/shimmy starting at 40-45 MPH and come to find out the tire pressure was at 50-55psi,I bumped it to 70 psi and voila! shake/shimmy gone

Bill

 

[Ford_Forgotton]

Agreed, if the front end has been "rebuilt" and is within spec, then look at a balance issue with the tires, or air pressure.

Also, if you dont have a steering stabilizer, get one.

How are the shocks? Factory shocks are horrible.

Balljoints are a known flaw on the diesels, and the v-10 isnt THAT much lighter. If they "rebuilt" the front end, they should have replaced the balljoints with greaseable style. The factory ones are NON greasable, and dry out, causing wandering.

 

[95_stroker]

My first target would be the tires as well.

 

[CHPMustang]

If all else fails repairing/replacing the front end components I'd suggest a set of radius rods

 

[Crumm]

You "think" the front end was rebuilt twice? I would say ball joints or tire balance..

 

[dmftoy1]

Probably a stupid question, but have you rotated the tires since this problem started? I had a busted belt on a tire that I had on a previous truck and it would vibrate and shimmey like crazy. (it's the cheapest solution if that's your problem. )

Have a good one,
Dave

 

[Wawuzat]

Yeah, look into the radius rods. I got 'em on mine and the X tracks straight n' true now. Landyot describes how wandering on the X originates at the rear axle. Look him up, or check out the article below ...
http://www.fordexcursions.com/articles/article_1/index.php

 

[ramprat]

Thanks for all the info & am going to present the info ya posted to him & hopefully fix the problem