Recent content by Tim VanLandingham

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    2001 Expedition Steering Gear Problems

    Got them from Rock Auto. I have purchased thousands of dollars worth of parts over the years, but never a steering box until now. I have used many rebuilt Cardone brake calipers with no problems, and a RABS valve with no problem, but this thing has gotten me. Cardone was the most economical, and...
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    2001 Expedition Steering Gear Problems

    I also replaced the shaft assembly, and had my front-end folks check the front-end components. Everything is tight. While under the vehicle and someone is rocking the steering wheel, the play is clearly in the gear. This shouldn't be on a rebuilt unit, but it seems there are a lot of bad...
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    2001 Expedition Steering Gear Problems

    I replaced my Expy's steering gear because at 342K, it was worn out. I ordered a rebuilt Cardone through Rock Auto and it had 2" of slop each side of steering wheel center, and terrible recovery. They replaced it under warranty with another Cardone, and it has the very same issue. I have found...
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