I still cannot figure out if this is a characteristic of my truck, or if something is wrong...but the steering wheel is too sensitive to road conditions. Other vehicles I've drive never behave in such manner.

In the heat of the summer, the weight of semis' tires cause the asphalt/concrete roads to "bend" and push down, leaving the centre of the lane higher than either side (I hope that makes sense). So when I drive on a lane that's been damaged as a result of this, the truck literally follows the bumps on the road instead of going straight and steering correction is vital. When coming to a stop on such a lane, the steering wheel sometimes turns itself to either side as I release the brake and allow the vehicle forward, because of road conditions. What component of the steering system would cause such behaviour, if worn? Thank you!

PS: My tie rod ends are new, with less than 14,000 miles on them.

 

thats normal for every car on the planet.

all cars follow road crown and ruts. Some are more obvious than others, but all cars have to due to basic physics.

the older monteros tended to have "numb" and vague steering anyway, as it was a "worm-gear" type setup.. Naturally not nearly as accurate as a rack and pinion. Hence the reason everyone ditched those years ago.

 

is this the one that called tram lining effect?

 

Refreshing to hear. It just seems to me that it's more noticeable in my truck, although I've been driving more vehicles with R&P steering systems recently, which could explain why. Recirculating ball does seem to be a more durable system, however. The only other real complaint I have about my truck's steering is its turning circle.

 

I drive the Mitsubishi 2008 Lancer with 41,000 miles bought the car in 2007.

Some people complain about the 08 Lancer that itsway to the left.

After 15,000 miles of driving I noticed it is not the steering wheel it is the ROAD. I live in New England and some Interstate like Interstate 95.
The fast lane has a curve on the left side they did that purposely so when it rains or HAVE A wet snow the water will flow towards the rail to prevent hydro or black ice.

I experimented a lot and I found out that my car is running straight when I used the Cruise Control and I used the middle lane not the 2 slow lane on the right sidebecause it has the same contour like the fast lane.

I put on cruise control at 65 or 75 mph and let the steering go without me holding it. My car actuallyran straight, when I drive on the fast lane that's only time my car tend to sway to the left because the way they paved the road.

2.0 mivec hasacceptable torque and when your on a red light and you accelerate instantly it will have torque stir especially when the road is wet and AGAIN uneven road pavement. the steering wheel will fight back.

try my experiment you will notice the difference.