Steering Wheel Play

[HunterStang]

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone has had this issue.

While driving anywhere between 45-65 mph my steering slightly moves left and right while driving straight. It is incredibly little, maybe a mm to the right and mm to the left but its constant and physically visible. The wheels do not actually turn but even while holding it i can feel it moving slightly each way. If i let go of it completely the car will keep driving straight but i can see the steering wheel moving around. Its strictly 1 left movement and 1 right one after another at a rate of around 3-4 movements in 1 second.

Very strange problem. I checked balancing and my tires are brand new. I also had this issue with previous tires.

Looking for any help.

Thank you.

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[Zathras]

My 2011 GT did something kinda like this. It was more apparent in Sport steering mode as the normal mode damped it out mostly. I never figured out if it was a slight tire imbalance or some aspect of Ford's electric power steering.

If my 2018 is doing it, I haven't noticed yet.

 

[HunterStang]

My 2011 GT did something kinda like this. It was more apparent in Sport steering mode as the normal mode damped it out mostly. I never figured out if it was a slight tire imbalance or some aspect of Ford's electric power steering.

If my 2018 is doing it, I haven't noticed yet.

In my case it is the same thing no matter the setting. I just remembered that when i was installing my headers i had to unscrew the plate holding the steering column that is behind the pedals and i also had to undo the u joint connecting it to the steering rack. Those bolts might have come loose and are causing this wobble. I hope that is the issue, i will check soon.

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