My power steering is sluggish. You need more effort to get the wheels to turn. Yes, I checked the tire pressure! I have45k on it (2004 FX4)

Anyone have this?

 

I had my fluid level look normal but it made some noise anyhow, added some more fluid and it worked fine.

 

Fluid level is topped up.

 

Ford didnt con you into the power steering flush at your 30k maintnence? I think they charge $100

 

Power steering flush? Now there's a money grab!

 

I say waste of money but in wilthis situation it doesnt sound bad. Power steering fluid does lose its viscosity with heat. I bet you could DIY if you really wanted, probly only cost $20

 

I started it this morning and it seems worse at first, then gets easier as the truck gets warmed up.

 

mabey one of your lines are semi- clogged. The flush is rape but it might be the way to go.

 

My local garage found the problem. Its the intermediate steering shaft and its a common problem. So common the part is back ordered - and Ford doesn't have a date for when they will possibly get one. Great. Oh yeah, the best part: $700.00Cdn, plus labour.

Only 65K on the truck. Sucks.