F150 idler arm problems. Mon sep 08. Symptoms of a bad idler arm. Two problems related to steering idler arm have been reported for the 1999 ford f 150. The site for ford truck owners by ford truck owners.
This is what a bad idler armpitman armtie rod ends looks likeprobably going to order a whole suspension kit on ebay and replace everythinggot to love rhode island roads. 1997 2003 f150 f 150 idler arm problem i am the proud owner of a 2000 f 150 lariat 54l 4x4 off road. How to tell if your idler arm is bad. Example of a bad idler arm.
Idler arm pitman arm problems. The most recently reported issues are listed below. 03312005 failure of front end sterring parts ball joints tie rods and idler arm. On several occassions my mechanic has instructed me.
About six months ago i had a knocking problem on turning. 1997 2003 ford f 150. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of ford f 150 based on all problems reported for the f 150. Steering idler arm problem 1.
Ford f 150 owners have reported 5 problems related to steering idler arm under the steering category. 3 posts page 1 of 1. To test check replace a bad idler arm for play wear. Ford replaced it at no cost as it was under warranty.
Today i took my truck in for the yearly state inspection. Ford f 150 f series generations. Zhusky new member posts. Steering idler arm problems of the 1999 ford f 150.
However because the idler arm is such a specific component its helpful if you can diagnose it as the problem on your own and save a mechanic the trouble and cost. Pitman idler arm replacement chevy express savana silverado sierra 1500 2500 3500 torque specs duration. This same part was used on many years on the. Even when you dont suspect a problem with your idler arm regular care will keep it working well.
That turned out to be a loose idler arm. Suspension steering linkage check. For example idler arms are often installed with grease fittings.