i think my power steering went out when im at a stop and the engine is at idle its next to impossibly to steer it, but when i give it gas it gets a little easier...same with driving if i let off the gas its very difficult to steer could someone please help me

 

check your fluid level, sounds like your pump has some air in it

 

thanks ill check that out...if its not that what would you think it is???

 

Could be a bad powersteering pump, could be just air in the sytem. Does it make weird noises? Leak? Could be a bad rack too but I'd bet on the pump.
BTW, they are a major PITA to replace.

 

BTW, if you wanna bleed the system, get a buddy, take off the powersteering reservoir cap, start the truck and swing the steering from left to right all the way. If it's too hard, put the front end up in the air. Add power steering fluid, and continue to turn the wheel until it's not making any noise. Then set it on the ground and continue. It may take awhile. When you stop hearing noise and seein bubbles you can stop, then try again after awhile. Like 3 beers or so...
It may take a few times to completely bleed the system. Just keep at it. I hope this helps, although I suspect, if you have a full reservoir, you may be lookin at a new pump. Good luck!

 

ya i really appreciate all the info i beleive it is a bad pump i just ran out and checked the resevior andits about 3/4 of the way full so maybe it is a bad pump...hopefully ford will fix it with no problems

 

Hey man, get this crap fixed. We got a trip on sunday.

My tie-rod broke today.

 

i can steer but its a "pita" its very difficult... how did you break a tie rod...and ill be there fixed or not lol

 

they are wornout and the passanger side finally gave when i was pulling into my appartment.

 

I just replaced mine due to my 36" iroks and wheelin. I got a used one off ebay for $32. Works great and boy is it hard to park with a bad pump. You have to totally change your approach angle because as you slow it gets harder and harder to turn the wheel and before you know it you can't make it.

 

yup thats exactly my problem my apartment complex doesnt have the biggest parking lot lol it a tight fit and when u can normally pull right in it turns into a 5 point parking job lol