Power Steering Problems with Trailer Attached
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Power Steering Problems with Trailer Attached
I have an '02 f250 powerstroke, single axle, crew cab, 8'bed. I have 2 different trailers I pull with this <NOBR style="FONT-FAMILY: inherit; COLOR: darkgreen; FONT-SIZE: 100%; FONT-WEIGHT: normal" id=itxt_nobr_0_0>truck
</NOBR>. I have a problem with the power steering while attached to the trailers. It's almost like the power steering is gone at certain points and I really have to crank to get the weehls to turn. Took it to a local dealer and the lubed the fron end and said they couldn't find any problems with the gear box nor power steering.
A friend talked to someone and told him there may be a power(electrical) issue with the signal going to the power steering with a trailer attached. Said it may be cutting the power and causing pump malfunction.
Anyone ever had this or hear of similar problems? If so, any fix? I neeed help because this is a real PITA. Thanks bunch in advance for thoughts/ideas.
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</NOBR>. I have a problem with the power steering while attached to the trailers. It's almost like the power steering is gone at certain points and I really have to crank to get the weehls to turn. Took it to a local dealer and the lubed the fron end and said they couldn't find any problems with the gear box nor power steering.A friend talked to someone and told him there may be a power(electrical) issue with the signal going to the power steering with a trailer attached. Said it may be cutting the power and causing pump malfunction.
Anyone ever had this or hear of similar problems? If so, any fix? I neeed help because this is a real PITA. Thanks bunch in advance for thoughts/ideas.
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Welcome to FTE.
On our truck, the power steering pump provides boost to the brake system. Is this happening while you are steping on the brake pedal and turning the steering wheel at the same time? If this is when it happens, check to make sure the power steering pump is full of ATF. Yes, Automatic Transmission Fluid, not power steering fluid. If the fluid is not red, do a power steering pump flush.
On our truck, the power steering pump provides boost to the brake system. Is this happening while you are steping on the brake pedal and turning the steering wheel at the same time? If this is when it happens, check to make sure the power steering pump is full of ATF. Yes, Automatic Transmission Fluid, not power steering fluid. If the fluid is not red, do a power steering pump flush.
