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Sep 17, 2024 | 04:29 PM

john ulrich

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Steering Issues

I am having steering issues with my 2006 F150 STX 4.6L. I have noticed at low speeds it seems that it is harder to turn. About four months ago I rebuilt the whole front end with the exception of the rack n pinion. When I am driving at highway speeds it doesn't seem to be an issue and I don't get any excessive noise from the engine compartment. I checked the fluid, and it is at the proper level, and I couldn't find any leaks. So, I am wondering if the power steering pump is getting ready to go completely out or if it could the rack n pinion I didn't replace. Any help would be appreciated thanks

Sep 18, 2024 | 05:25 AM

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have you checked the steering shaft itself ? the shaft ujoints get corroded. makes it harder to turn.

Sep 18, 2024 | 01:50 PM

john ulrich

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i took your advice and the steering shaft and Ujoints seem to be in good shape

Sep 19, 2024 | 05:39 AM

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I would then check the rack and pump for obvious signs but, you say the fluid level remains good so...

Sep 19, 2024 | 10:02 AM

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How many miles on the truck? Are the tires "normal" sized?

Sep 19, 2024 | 05:53 PM

john ulrich

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yes tires are normal size...matter of fact just got them in February......268000 miles

Sep 20, 2024 | 12:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by john ulrich

at low speeds it seems that it is harder to turn.

When I am driving at highway speeds it doesn't seem to be an issue

I am wondering if the power steering pump is getting ready to go completely out or if it could the rack n pinion

I suspect it's power steering.