Steering, Axle Issue

[bbhaag]

Ok, so got the car back from the dealership and the reasoning behind the issue. The dealership said they checked the Ford database and found out the same issue was happening to GT vehicles only. The issue is that the tires are the cause, since these are Summer tires and when it gets below 40 degrees (I'm in central Indiana), they are not allowing the front differential to slip on sharp turns, causing jerking and binding of front differential.

They're advice? Buy new, all-season performance tires in order for this to stop. Of course, this would be all on me. My complaint, and I know it's not fair, but it is what it is, is why would Ford sell a performance vehicle with summer-performance tires, to people who live in places where it's going to get below 40 degrees. I know this has to do with manufacturing, lowering costs, etc., but come on, it shouldn't be this hard to put all-season performance tires on these cars when A) they're performance vehicles and B) they're expensive.

I'm sure I can find advice on all-season performance tires in the other threads, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Ok, I'll get off my high horse now. Thanks for coming to the show!

Thanks for the update. In the back of my mind I kind of thought this is what was happening. The weird thing is I've owned the vehicle for 24 months and this is the first time it has happened. Perhaps as the OEM summer tires age it becomes more prevalent....

Anyway, I don't drive mine enough to justify spending money on tires for a vehicle with just 12K miles on it and I have a second vehicle to drive in the colder months. When the time comes to replace the OEM summer tires I will replace them with Pirelli P Zero AS Plus Elect all season tires.

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[Nathanml]

This is amazing to find this thread today because I was literally having this same issue this morning, and I’ve had it for a long time, and I figured it only happened when the steering was turned all the way to lock, but it’s somewhat reassuring to know that I’m not alone With this

 

[angeleon197]

Thanks for the update. In the back of my mind I kind of thought this is what was happening. The weird thing is I've owned the vehicle for 24 months and this is the first time it has happened. Perhaps as the OEM summer tires age it becomes more prevalent....

Anyway, I don't drive mine enough to justify spending money on tires for a vehicle with just 12K miles on it and I have a second vehicle to drive in the colder months. When the time comes to replace the OEM summer tires I will replace them with Pirelli P Zero AS Plus Elect all season tires.

Yeah, we have another vehicle but it’s not ideal to drive that beast (Expedition Max) vs the Mach E. I’d never thought I’d have to buy another set of tires but it looks like I might have to. I’m waiting on a message I sent to Ford. See what they say. ??‍

 

[angeleon197]

This is amazing to find this thread today because I was literally having this same issue this morning, and I’ve had it for a long time, and I figured it only happened when the steering was turned all the way to lock, but it’s somewhat reassuring to know that I’m not alone With this

Glad you found it. According to the dealer, this has happened to more than four GTs over the last few weeks here.

 

[STLMACHEGT]

My 2024 GT with the summer tires is in service as we speak for this exact issue. The dealer I am at has recommended replacing the front axles, as well as potentially both front struts and half shafts. My car only has 1800 miles on it. The shops previously have not been able to find the issue. I am expected to get my car back around Christmas once the parts arrive. At this time, the car has been in the shop more than ive been able to drive it. Happy to have found this forum and can keep everyone updated.

 

[angeleon197]

My 2024 GT with the summer tires is in service as we speak for this exact issue. The dealer I am at has recommended replacing the front axles, as well as potentially both front struts and half shafts. My car only has 1800 miles on it. The shops previously have not been able to find the issue. I am expected to get my car back around Christmas once the parts arrive. At this time, the car has been in the shop more than ive been able to drive it. Happy to have found this forum and can keep everyone updated.

Sorry to hear about your issues. My car was a Manager's car and was sold to me with 5k miles on it. I've driven it for about 9k now since April. The second dealership is taking a look at it today.

 

[amujuri]

I'm from Charlotte NC and facing the same issue with 2025 Mach e GT, summer tires. I noticed it few times while making a U turn and as well turning in cul-de-sac. I took it to the Ford dealer, and they suspected air pressure could be the issue. when they test drove it there in the parking lot, it was fine. This is happening only in the morning time. The issue still remains. Not sure if there is any solution other than replacing tires.

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