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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 04:02 PM
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'96 F-150 Steering problems
My truck has been hard to steer for awhile now....kind of squeaks when I turn the wheel too...what could be the problem?

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Old Aug 7, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Sounds like it just needs a lube??
 
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Check the fluid level in hte power steering pump.
 
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Thanks for both of the responses....I will try that!

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'96 F-150 Steering problems
The truck has had a lube job...and the power steering fluid is fine.....now what should I check?...it is still hard to steer

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Does it require high effort or is it 'loose'?
Does it wander, is it just too hard to turn a corner or does it vibrate?

How is it going over bumps?
 
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It requires semi-high effort to to steer...turn the corner....and I haven't noticed any problems going over bumps or it vibrating

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Have an alignment shop check it out. Most of them do free inspections.
 
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