95 escort

[nellybob]

hi i have a 95 escort when driving its fine untill u press the clutch pedal and change gear

i have to literally fight the steering wheel to keep it in a straight line untill im in the next gear its fine again i have a whining coming from the wheel bearing and i know the wishbone needs replacing but could it be just these too to make the car control like this i accelarate the car goes fine as soon as i ease off it jumps to the left i was doing 80 once eased off to change gear and nearly ended up in a ditch could changing the wheel bearing and wishbone cure the problem


also just a quick question can i lower the escort 60 mm on 17s without rub and still have full lock

[Airjer_]

You need to shake down the front end, replace anything that is loose and then align.

[inafogg]

hello,so if u are cruising in 5th gear need to slow down a little & then accellerate back up the car acts normal??but if u slow down & need to down shift & then accellerate the car darts to one side??just making sure i understand problem.

[AzTumbleweed]

I'd start by jacking the car up and see if the wheels turn freely then look at the tie rod ends.

[nellybob]

no its just like if u boot it then ease of just a slight amount it goes the the left

checked the wheels this morning and the turn fine

the problem happens when going in to high revs then changing gear

i did a test yesturday and i drove it took my hands off the wheel and booted it the steering wheel jumped to the left and when i eased off went back again

[AzTumbleweed]

How about the tie rod ends?

[nellybob]

yes they are fine aswell no play and rubbers arnt torn i can only put it down to the wishbone

[Airjer_]

Are you jaxcking under the control arms? If so find another spot, Under the rockers, and shake it down again. If you have a lower ball joint that is bad it will never show any play with the jack under the control arm!

[nellybob]

i never jack under anything like that i only jack on the jacking points

[mightymoose_22]

Check where the steering rack mounts to the firewall and be sure that the mounts are tight. I have seen a few cars where the mounts have come loose over time.

[nellybob]

tht might be half the problem yeah i never thought of checking there but i will tommoro let u know how i get on