2016 Expedition EL XLT 2wd 196k

George Baca · Jan 5, 2023

Hey all,

I know there were previous posts about this. Every time I turn I get a popping and grinding noise. It’s loud and sounds like something is about to fall off. I’ve changed upper and lower ball joints, inner and outter tie rods, shocks. Checked bearings. Wondering if it’s the power assisted electric steering? It works fine though! So weird but wondering if anyone has gotten to the bottom of the issue? Happy new year all!

Aaron Buchanan · Jan 7, 2023

there is a vacuum hose on backside near front hubs did you unplug this by any chance vacuum actuator for axles

George Baca · Jan 7, 2023

It’s 2wd no front axle or hubs

JParker55 · Jan 9, 2023

I am not sure if this is the same or not, but prior to having our Expedition, my wife had a 2015 Explorer and it had a very similar problem that you are describing. It ended up being the rack and pinion that had to be replaced.

George Baca · Jan 9, 2023

JParker55 said:
I am not sure if this is the same or not, but prior to having our Expedition, my wife had a 2015 Explorer and it had a very similar problem that you are describing. It ended up being the rack and pinion that had to be replaced.

That’s what I was afraid of.

99WhiteC5Coupe · Jan 9, 2023

George Baca said:
That’s what I was afraid of.

Today is day 63 of my 2015 Ford Expedition Limited 4x4 being parked at a Ford dealer (after diagnosis), waiting on a steering rack that is on national back-order, with no estimation of when it will be available from Ford.

Good luck if you need a steering rack.

George Baca · Jan 9, 2023

99WhiteC5Coupe said:
Today is day 63 of my 2015 Ford Expedition Limited 4x4 being parked at a Ford dealer (after diagnosis), waiting on a steering rack that is on national back-order, with no estimation of when it will be available from Ford.

Good luck if you need a steering rack.

Oh damn that sucks. Going to just keep driving it until and if it ever goes fully out. Looking into DIY if at all possible. Hope they get your fixed up soon!

plumcolr · Jan 14, 2023

Suggest it might be the lower control arm anchoring bolts used for alignment. They are to be torqued to an eye-watering 258 lb/ft after alignment. next-to-last time I had alignment done they put maybe 100lb/ft on them and slow sharp turns produced those symptoms. Got realigned at a better shop after pointing out called for torque setting and problem disappeared.

George Baca · Jan 14, 2023

Good point I’ll check that. I added a camber kit and it just may not be tight enough.

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