Steering rack going bad ? Loud pops when turning steering wheel

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benbachh

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2018 raptor 64k miles
just had the engine replaced now this happens... lol

When stationary or driving slow speeds I hear loud pops/gunks when I turn the steering wheel.
Definitely coming from the suspension area and it sounds like its coming from the coils or i that general area.

I don't believe its the axels since its happening when I'm stationary ( might be wrong idk )

The power steering doesn't give me any issues other than the noise and once in a while the steering has no power for a split second when I'm doing a 3 point turn.

Took it to the dealership and after a week of having it they said its the " steering gear "
$4k to fix it...

$2848 for parts & $1060 for labor

has anyone come across similar symptoms ?
Tried to look through the forums for a similar issue but couldn't find anything
 

Peterb

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ford truck steering racks are notorious for failing,
my 2019 raptor with similar mileage has been replaced twice, mine had play on centre with a clunk as you moved the wheel back and forth, price seems a bit high, I’d have to look for my receipt
 
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