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Pulls to left or right when I am driving straight

Tiny
FLORENTINBRANDON90
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  • 2009 FORD FLEX
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  • 165,000 MILES
Just got this vehicle used and when I am driving it pulls to the left and right. While I am driving. What can cause this if I just got the front end done as well?
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 AT 5:39 PM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

If the vehicle is pulling both directions, something is loose. For it to do this, the wheels have to be able to move in both directions without turning the steering wheel. When you say the front end was done, please let me know what was done. Were tie rods replaced? Were ball joints replaced?

Also, I need to know if this only happens under certain conditions. For example, it only pulls when the brakes are applied.

Let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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Yes the sway bar links, control arms, shocks, struts, control arm bushings, tie rod was replaced on both front tires. When it is dry out side it pulls to the left but when it is raining outside it jerks to the left?
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 AT 3:14 AM
Tiny
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Does applying the brakes make it worse or is there no change? If it isn't a brake related issue, something has to be loose.

Let me know about the brakes. Also, if you have a safe jack, lift one side at a time and see if there is excessive drag when trying to spin the wheels. Also, they replaced a lot, but you didn't mention ball joints. Let me know if that was done too and if it was aligned after the work was done.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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Ball joints was replaced but I didn't get a alignment. That was my next step it pulls to the left on a sunny day but on a rainy day it jerks to the left.
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Thursday, April 25th, 2019 AT 1:54 PM
Tiny
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Honestly, I'm not sure what the weather is causing. I would really have to drive it to diagnose that issue. However, I suspect it is either related to the alignment or a brake related issue. I know brakes may not have come to mind, but they can definitely cause a pull. When wet, I have seen them grab, which could be what you feel.

Try having it aligned. When it is being done, ask the tech to check if either of the front brakes are hanging up (sticking). He will be there doing the work already, so it shouldn't take but a few minutes for it to be checked.

Let me know.

Take care,
Joe
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Thursday, April 25th, 2019 AT 2:23 PM

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