Why does my 1975 ford f100 have lose steering I'm always following up with it?

Question

Why does my 1975 ford f100 have lose steering I'm always following up with it?

Answer 1

Here are some things to look at.  Have some one turn the steering wheel while you look under the hood at the steering shaft.  There's a rubber piece that connects the steering shaft with the box.  It will go bad, you'll be able to see it giving while the wheel is turned.  If that looks good check out the pittman arm, it is at the bottom of the steering box.  If that is tight inspect the tie rod ends.  Finally, the tale tale signs that your king pins are going is you'll hear a knocking from the front end while driving down the road.  

Answer 2

either your tie rod ends, or  idler arm,is worn out, or your steering box is worn, and needs adjusting....

outside chance that the kingpins are worn too....

Answer 3

steering gear.

i would say tie rod ends, pitman arm, ball joints, or whatever, but im guessing by how the question reads that you have already at least checked those common causes.

i have had a few fords with wandering steering and its been the gear (steering box) more than once.

Answer 4

That is Ford's famous Twin I-Beam Suspension and king pin/bushing system.  Chevy's always held up better in the long run in the front end.  Just look under a Chevy of that year and you'll see why.  The only Chevy problem was the doors would tend to get 'out-of-kilter'.  What happened was the hinges were a bit weak and eventually the door would start striking the bottom portion of the cab frame.  A floor jack and wrench usually solved that though.