Power Steering System Feels Weak?

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Oct 15, 2018 | 07:07 AM

imq707s

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Power Steering System Feels Weak?

I noticed over the weekend that the power steering on my 05' F250 seems to be getting a little weak. When I was backing up to my camper trying to hook it up, and tried cranking the wheel over a few times without the truck moving, it barely wanted to move. As long as I'm rolling a little bit I'm fine, but if I'm sitting still......after a turn or two off of center, it doesn't want to budge.I'm not very familiar with how the power steering systems for these things......any ideas on troubleshooting would be great! I took a quick look under the hood and didn't see a power steering pump or reservoir...does it run off of the brake fluid reservoir?

Oct 15, 2018 | 12:54 PM

Chuck's First Ford

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From: very South Texas

every 50,000 miles the power steering fluid should be changed......

like motor oil.. it get dirty. and needs replacement... IF NOT, pump is worn out.

my opinion.