Power Steering Problem
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Power Steering Problem
My power steering has suddenly developed a failure at idle. I could normally move my wheels from side to side easily at idle when slowly parking my trailer, for example. Now its very stiff, like no PS boost, unless I bump up the rpm to maybe 1000 -1200 rpm. Fluid level is right up. There is a slight grinchy noise from the pump when I force it, particularly at the stops. doesn't sound like the belt slipping. Before I chase off to the dealer, is there any experience out there you can share? Might save me $100 deductible on the extended warranty.
Thanks,
Warren
Thanks,
Warren
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From: NH
How are your brakes?
I'm in the process of replacing my PS pump as we speak, for the same reasons you mentioned + the loss of braking power.
I purged the fluid in last week to see if that would help, it did not. I saw marginal improvment in braking power but the steering was still shot.
You may want to check your fluid to see if is smells like it has been burned.... a good indication as to where your problems are/are not.
I'm in the process of replacing my PS pump as we speak, for the same reasons you mentioned + the loss of braking power.
I purged the fluid in last week to see if that would help, it did not. I saw marginal improvment in braking power but the steering was still shot.
You may want to check your fluid to see if is smells like it has been burned.... a good indication as to where your problems are/are not.
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From: LA and CO
Similar problem here. My steering is waaay harder than my dad's 02. I notice too that if I'm turning while going up a curb the wheel will momentarliy stop when the wheels hit the curb.
What's the low down on these pumps that are on ebay?????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...20951611QQrdZ1
Is it really worth it? Maybe it'll make for a better brake pedal feel?
What's the low down on these pumps that are on ebay?????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...20951611QQrdZ1
Is it really worth it? Maybe it'll make for a better brake pedal feel?
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From: Berkshires Western Ma
Have same problem with my 2001, seems when i been running awhile it does it more but just when going slow (if i speed up the engine it steers easy), noticed when i had new tires put on it really helped alot with the steering,also noticed if i keep the tires hard in the front it steers much better at the slower speeds.
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