Steering pulses in both directions

Asked by Angus2013 Jun 25, 2011 at 01:52 PM about the 1998 Ford E-Series E-350 XLT Club Wagon Passenger Van Extended

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Actually it is a 2001.  The power steering comes and goes as I turn in either direction as if something is keeping the steering wheel from turning.  No noise from the pump.  I am wondering if it is the connection between the steering wheel rod and the rod that goes to the pump.  There is a connector there (love/joy? See pic) that may be worn as the pulsing seems to be in time with it as it rotates.  Anyone know what the problem is and how to fix it?

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papa answered 12 years ago

could be,but your pump dont have to be noisey to be bad.how are the lines any leaks.

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Angus2013 answered 12 years ago

No leaks that I can see, or evidence there of. We have not had to put any fluid in and the fluid looks fine if not a little dark.

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papa answered 12 years ago

may just be the tires.,na if pulsateing and you can feel it in steering wheel,the ps pump is bad.or going bad.

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