power steering issue

[shepardguy]

ok its an 03 with a 6 liter its got a trailmaster lift i beleave 6inch but to get to the point the power steering at a dead stop and idle it is a seriouse pita to turn the steering wheel but at cruising speed it is normal. any help would be appreciated.. thanks in advance.

 

[mrpowerstrokeman]

check your tire pressure low tire pressure can cause a high steering effort also check your bal joints siezed ball joints can also cause a high steering effort.

 

[shepardguy]

thanks for getting back to me, Iwill check everything right away, thanks again

 

[atk]

your axle shaft u-joint`s may be seizing up(especially at a stand still). it will give you high steering effort too....

 

[dennisj2003]

Ford has a tsb out on this issue, It calls for a filter to be installed in the power steering line.
Does the brake pedal buck back just alittle also, when you first hit them?

 

[bismic1]

Ford has a tsb out on this issue, It calls for a filter to be installed in the power steering line.
Does the brake pedal buck back just alittle also, when you first hit them?

I just installed a Magnefine filter in the hydroboost return line to the power steering resevoir. I have noticed a very slight "buck back" when I first hit the brake. I am assuming that it is due to the extra restriction. I will change the filter in a month or so and then cut it open to see what was caught. This filter system comes highly recommended from several forums and it is (I believe) what is recommended for installation at the dealership when fluid contamination is suspected.