Guggenheim99
New Member
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2019
- Messages
- 14
- Reaction score
- 5
- Points
- 3
- Age
- 24
- Location
- New Jersey
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
Was driving on the highway today at like 65mph and I was in a gradual turn and hit a bump and the truck began to have severe death wobble. Like the death wobble you see on YouTube of Jeeps and Super Duty trucks with solid front axles. It did not stop at all until I came to a stop on the shoulder. It was nearly uncontrollable. Now every time I am in a turn at any speed, and hit a pothole, manhole cover, etc, it will start to death wobble. At slow speeds like 40 or lower it only wobbles for a second or 2 and goes way. Also noticed if I go to turn the wheel either way while stationary (more so right) it will have no assist and the truck vibrates and I can feel it in the steering wheel. Suspension and steering tight. Fluid level good. It will only death wobble when in a turn; if I am driving straight and hit a bump, it has no issues. Any ideas? Leaning more towards a rack and pinion issue but would like advice first. Thanks.