Steering is heavy all of the sudden?

[Midnight Rider]

Have you checked the fluid level yet?
The level on mine can be seen without removing anything. It is a ****** reservoir on the drivers side closer to the engine on mine. If the fluid is there I would suspect the pump.
I have rarely seen power steering go quietly without it being the pump. Hopefully some of the mechanics on here can join in.
I imagine this thing is a beast to steer without PS.

 

[NC-Expy]

Have you checked the fluid level yet?
The level on mine can be seen without removing anything. It is a ****** reservoir on the drivers side closer to the engine on mine. If the fluid is there I would suspect the pump.
I have rarely seen power steering go quietly without it being the pump. Hopefully some of the mechanics on here can join in.
I imagine this thing is a beast to steer without PS.

just checked the level of the PS fluid, it's a little bit above maximum but it's quite black.

dirty in other words..

should i drain it and refill?

 

[NC-Expy]

also...

where can i buy PS fluid...

never really replaced it before, i know i need to use Ford premium or whatever but please tell me i don't have to buy it from ford...

 

[nvycrmn]

you can go to any autozone or somewhere like that and pick up PS fluid. if it is black, i would def get it changed out. it could just be clogging your ps pump.

 

[NC-Expy]

you can go to any autozone or somewhere like that and pick up PS fluid. if it is black, i would def get it changed out. it could just be clogging your ps pump.

thanks. think wal-mart would have any? i usually get my engine oil from there

 

[joezek]

Any updates? Is it fixed?

Did you check the belt to see if it slips?

Isn't there a wire and a sensor mounted on the pump to monitor or control pressure at various speeds?

 

[xbid]

Fluid

Spec is Mercron V just like in the tranny.

 

[NC-Expy]

Any updates? Is it fixed?

Did you check the belt to see if it slips?

Isn't there a wire and a sensor mounted on the pump to monitor or control pressure at various speeds?

sorry for the late response, but yeah, all i did was get it inspected, told them about it.. they said everything is fine. after a couple of days it just turned back to normal... air pressure in tires didnt change.

 

[jacks3am]

i hate my steering, its so easy to steer that i could a pinkey, i dont like it like that, i love it staying in place, with a little resistance while turning

 

[ELVATO]

Install some underdrive pullies. It'll free up some HP, and underdrive the power steering, which in turn will toughen it up a little.