Steering Suddenly Feeling "Heavy"

[BackNBlack]

It doesn't feel like ZERO Power steering, but certainly much more effort than usual. No leaks and full Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.

Any thoughts other than pump failure or rack & pinion issue? How's best to diagnose?

[mustangeddie]

It doesn't feel like ZERO Power steering, but certainly much more effort than usual. No leaks and full Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.

Any thoughts other than pump failure or rack & pinion issue? How's best to diagnose?I'd check the EVO sensor on the rack or the VAPS module behind the glove box.

[BackNBlack]

Thanks, will do

[gdmjoe]

BackNBlack...
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f150forum.com-vbulletin/11x15/lightbulb_2b6d89a75eef3329904a 40dc60f4bf0fb98681d8.gif Also... Check the steering shaft and its associated joints for binding. hint: Clean and lubricate if appropriate.
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[jgc61sr2002]

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.f150forum.com-vbulletin/11x15/lightbulb_2b6d89a75eef3329904a 40dc60f4bf0fb98681d8.gif Also... Check the steering shaft and its associated joints for binding. hint: Clean and lubricate if appropriate.
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I concur.
check shafts.

[BackNBlack]

Thanks Gentlemen will do.

[BackNBlack]

Thought I'd provide the resolve in case anyone was interested...

I finally made an appointment at my Ford Dealer this last Tuesday after not driving the car for about a month. Put some petrol in the car before dropping at the dealer...car was FILTHY (embarrassingly) do I ran it through the touchless wash...then out on the Interstate for a romp to dry off (noticed that as revs increased, steering lightened up). It was 7am so I took her up to about 125-130 to "dry"...and I look down at my (Real) Autometer Oil Pressure Gauge and it's BURIED at 0 (ZERO!) Pucker factor is NOW at 1 MILLION as I easily back poff, exit e and limp the car 15 miles to the dealer...just listening and expecting a "BOOM!"...

Get there, pull in, shut her down and throw open the hood to pull the dip stick...PLENTY of oil...so...I breathe once again...

"Customer States: Heavy power steering (especially at low RPMs as well as ZERO Oil pressure indication.:

dealer calls later that morning to tell me "Something came up under the car and damaged your 6-rib serpentine belt...and the fray has damaged a few wires (Power Steering Sensor, Oil Pressure Sensor, etc.)

$411.00 Later...all wires re-run and tighty...new belt installed...GOOD AS NEW! Thank the Lord!

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[BackNBlack]

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