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Old 12-29-2006, 01:15 AM
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Default Newb. steering problem

Hello all,
I am new to mustangs, one thing with the car i cant figure out, when i turn the steering wheel it feels like it does catch right away, so when you turn the steering wheel a little it doesnt do anything, and then it catches and turns, it was a problem on the highway, when you do the little turns it doesnt respond right away so i end up taking up 2 lanes if i dont react fast enough, i wanted to know if its a common problem and what i can do to fix it. i appreciate any help you can give. basically the steering wheel travels a little before the steering reacts but then its normal Its a 1988 mustang LX notchback, 5.0 5 speed, if that matters.
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Old 12-29-2006, 01:52 AM
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Check the inner tie rods. Also check you fluid. There is a chance the rack is messed up.
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Old 12-29-2006, 02:17 AM
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Also check you fluid.
that would be my guess, and make surenothing isleaking on the belt causing it to slip , but i bet fluid level
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Old 12-29-2006, 02:39 AM
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When mine was leaking it did the same thing.......it is fun when you are going around a corner on the freeway huh?
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Old 12-30-2006, 04:14 PM
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When mine was leaking it did the same thing.......it is fun when you are going around a corner on the freeway huh?
so fun I saw my life flash before my eyes...hahaha. I am going to check the fluids. Thanks for all your help I am new to mustangs, I used to be a honda guy...I know I know.
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