Power Steering Operation While Stopped
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
Hey guys
I have a new 2002 F-250 SD CC V8 Auto with the stock all-terrain General tires.
I just realized that, while stopped, i cannot turn the steering wheel very far without it binding. While moving, the steering is fine, car-like, even.
No one has this, right? The steering should smoothly go from stop to stop while the truck is not moving and engine running, right?
thanks
Jim
I have a new 2002 F-250 SD CC V8 Auto with the stock all-terrain General tires.
I just realized that, while stopped, i cannot turn the steering wheel very far without it binding. While moving, the steering is fine, car-like, even.
No one has this, right? The steering should smoothly go from stop to stop while the truck is not moving and engine running, right?
thanks
Jim
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
It happens on my '00 as well. I don't think the tires matter. I have the Steeltex A/Ts. I always back into my drive and I have to make a pretty sharp turn (almost a U-turn) to get lined up. Well I have my wheel full lock to the left when I stop going forward and can't really straighten it out before backing up or I can't make the cut. So I have to cut back to the right as I am backing. If I try to just sit there and turn the wheel, sometimes it binds up like you are talking about. This is where I notice it the most. Other times I notice it is with the plow on. All of that extra weight hanging out there taxes the power steering pump. I don't have the steering stabiliser so that is not the culprit.
Next time I will ramble on a little bit more. I don't think this post is wordy enough!
Big
2000 F250 SD SC 5.4L Gasser 4.10s 4x4 L/S rearend Western 7'6" plow (hate it-have to have it)White with parchment cloth
Next time I will ramble on a little bit more. I don't think this post is wordy enough!
Big
2000 F250 SD SC 5.4L Gasser 4.10s 4x4 L/S rearend Western 7'6" plow (hate it-have to have it)White with parchment cloth
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
i beleive that the problem you fellas are experiancing is because of the brakes. try this. when you are holding the brakes try to turn the wheel. as you turn it let off of the brakes and see if that makes it easier to turn. i know that when i am at a stop light and am holding the brakes that i cant turn the wheel. hope this helps some.
-nathan
-nathan
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
this is a normal condition with stock tires or large tires. I have a 01 f350 with a 4 inch lift and 36 super swampers and the steering rate never changed. I am also a ford technician and see it all the time. Any other problems or ?s feel free to ask
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
. I am also a ford >technician and see it all the time. Any other problems or ?s
>feel free to ask
Welcome to FTE! Steve
Your input is truly welcomed
Its always good to here the technicians point of veiw!
Not just the dealer's service writer!
Welcome again!
Rich
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>feel free to ask
Welcome to FTE! Steve
Your input is truly welcomed
Its always good to here the technicians point of veiw!
Not just the dealer's service writer!
Welcome again!
Rich
Ford Trucks Built Tough!
not with rocks
Watch out "X" Mayor of Truckville
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
>this is a normal condition with stock tires or large tires.
>I am also a Ford technician and see it all the time. Any other >problems or ?s feel free to ask
Welcome Steve!
I've got a question. What causes it? Is Nathan's assessment correct?
>I am also a Ford technician and see it all the time. Any other >problems or ?s feel free to ask
Welcome Steve!
I've got a question. What causes it? Is Nathan's assessment correct?
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Power Steering Operation While Stopped
It was a test, C_Marshall.
He's a {i]Ford[/i] technician. I don't have much faith in them. (No real offense intented, Steve) Thought I'd see how he responded about it.
He's a {i]Ford[/i] technician. I don't have much faith in them. (No real offense intented, Steve) Thought I'd see how he responded about it.
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I just checked my truck and noticed that the steering gets a little tight just past center when turning in either direction while stopped and no brake pedal action.
When I have the braked depressed then the steering will bind and wont let the steering wheel pass the 180-degree mark from center in either direction...
I am also going to disconnect the steering stabilizer tonight to see if there are any improvements. As I started noticing my problems shortly after installing the stabilizer.
When I have the braked depressed then the steering will bind and wont let the steering wheel pass the 180-degree mark from center in either direction...
I am also going to disconnect the steering stabilizer tonight to see if there are any improvements. As I started noticing my problems shortly after installing the stabilizer.
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Let me get this straight.....Ford produces a truck that won't allow you to turn the steering wheel if you are stopped and have your foot on the brakes. This is normal.
You're kidding, right?
You're kidding, right?
