Power Steering Pump went out!! Any ideas??

[Raptor Embroidery]

Well it started today over at my buddy's house. We parked and talked for a while. Went to start it and It started but power steering was out. No warnings at all on the dashboard. So popped the hood and checked everything. I checked all the hoses and belts. Everything checled out okay. Then I tasted the power steering fluid and taste normal so et verything checks out. Truck has 19000 miles on the clock. Taking it to Ford tomorrow to have it checked out.

 

[beemerman]

If a car comes to my shop with this complaint, first thing I check is the pump. Possibly the shaft is broken. Usually if you can pull out on the pulley just a inch or so this may be the problem. Just a thought. Jack

 

[SPRSNK]

They go out. It is a warranty item and will be covered. Mine went out on the last Raptor Run. No biggie imo.

 

[Madcowranch]

You tasted the power steering fluid? And it was normal? So you've tried it before?

Did you chase it with a shot of brake fluid?

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

Haha yeah! Try it sometime! It actually works if you know what to taste for..

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

If a car comes to my shop with this complaint, first thing I check is the pump. Possibly the shaft is broken. Usually if you can pull out on the pulley just a inch or so this may be the problem. Just a thought. Jack

Alright thank you! If I pull out on it, will it make the belt slip off?

 

[beemerman]

no i should not. if the shaft is broke. you can just pull out on it a little bit to see. but as was said before it is under warranty.

 

[Raptor Embroidery]

Okay thank you! Its at Harbin Ford even though I hate them. The guy looking at it had a veteran mechanic badge on.

 

[Boss327]

Haha yeah! Try it sometime! It actually works if you know what to taste for..

Somethings telling me that's not really healthy

 

[Hocker52]

Haha yeah! Try it sometime! It actually works if you know what to taste for..

I normally drink beer not RAPTOR fluid. But if I need a taste tester I will let ya know.:thumbup:

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