Steering Rack Failure

Wharthog

I don’t know why that picture keeps posting upside down!!

Crop the image 1st, even if it's just a spec then upload and it won't flip.

Man I hope they get that figured out. Maybe time for a 74 weld upgrade??? Depends on what they are going to charge you might be a better option. Maybe @Unicorn has some input in this matter.

Jakob1972

Man I hope they get that figured out. Maybe time for a 74 weld upgrade??? Depends on what they are going to charge you might be a better option. Maybe @Unicorn has some input in this matter.

Still under warranty so we should be ok

Yea... the 74 Weld option is awesome but expensive..... more than 3 times the price of a HOSS 3....

Wharthog

Anyone else experience this issue? There is a recall for some models, but mine was not one of them.
Just started grinding and the wheel felt like it was going to lock up.
2022 with 30k on it.
I don’t know why that picture keeps posting upside down!!

Maybe the picture has abetter understanding of the situation and knows it's really right side up!!

trying this again!! Right side up this time!

I wonder if you can get them to replace it with the Ford Performance Rack? https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-3200-WT

JoergH

I wonder if you can get them to replace it with the Ford Performance Rack? https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-3200-WT

Was wondering the same thing! If these racks are an issue, then let's eliminate the issue! I heard they were putting the HD racks in the ones that were part of the recall.

Wharthog

Was wondering the same thing! If these racks are an issue, then let's eliminate the issue! I heard they were putting the HD racks in the ones that were part of the recall.

If I was you, I would definitely look into it hard. Even if they charge you a little, I think that the upgrade might be worth it, depending on how much, of course.

I know that @SlashRacer just replaced his. Not because of failure but as part of a comprehensive upgrade.

Oh No - Sorry to see your rig on that car carrier!! Was there any rough roads or weird steering glitches? Hope your dealership gets you back riding again soon..

JoergH

I wonder if you can get them to replace it with the Ford Performance Rack? https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-3200-WT

Historically the answer is NO. I tried to get a change and told them I would pay the difference in price for the item. It was a rear axle for my Jeep. The story I got was if the dealer upgrades the vehicle they are now responsible for any warranty charges, etc. The vehicle has been modified and is no longer covered by warranty. Had same conversation with the Ford dealer.

MIGeezer

Historically the answer is NO. I tried to get a change and told them I would pay the difference in price for the item. It was a rear axle for my Jeep. The story I got was if the dealer upgrades the vehicle they are now responsible for any warranty charges, etc. The vehicle has been modified and is no longer covered by warranty. Had same conversation with the Ford dealer.

That's interesting, since it's a Ford part we are talking about replacing it with.

MIGeezer

Historically the answer is NO. I tried to get a change and told them I would pay the difference in price for the item. It was a rear axle for my Jeep. The story I got was if the dealer upgrades the vehicle they are now responsible for any warranty charges, etc. The vehicle has been modified and is no longer covered by warranty. Had same conversation with the Ford dealer.

Yeah, I had a similar conversation with Ford dealer about heavier springs for our Bronco. It's a moot point in our case because Ford doesn't offer heavier springs for Bronco, but those guys were only about maintaining vehicles at original specs.

Cheers

the same part that is getting warrantied must go back on, is what i was told last week. i wanted to go to a 210 from a blown up 190 diff

Wharthog

Anyone else experience this issue? There is a recall for some models, but mine was not one of them.
Just started grinding and the wheel felt like it was going to lock up.
2022 with 30k on it.
I don’t know why that picture keeps posting upside down!!

We would be happy to look into this steering rack concern on our end for you. Please send over a private message with your VIN to get started.