So I've got a 2000 max that is experiencing some strange pulling problems. When I accelerate, it pulls right, and when I brake, it pulls left. I have had the alignment checked and fixed and it still exhibits this issue. I have already checked the calipers and they are fine. I am thinking possible balljoint or LCA bushing issues (120k miles on the originals). Any suggestions?

 

You are on the right track. Only other thing I can think it may be is wheel bearing. Time to jack up the car and wiggle that wheel around and figure it out. I have noticed most alignment shops wont move things around when performing and alignment. You would specifically have to tell them to check because of something you have been experiencing and make sure that gets translated to the tech. Good luck.

 

My car does the same thing. I always just assumed this was normal. It doesn't pull badly to the right so I assume it's just torque steer.

 

Could also be our crappy suspension diping and raising on one side.

 

Mine does this as well, I am in the process of replacing engine mounts first since they are so worn out on my car. After that I will go from there, I would hate to replace the part that is worn out and then have it ruined again because the engine was moving around so much.