1995 Ford Escort power steering pump leaks

1995 FORD ESCORT
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Steering problem
1995 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 197,oo miles

My power steering pump leaks when the engine is running but Not when not running?
What is wrong?
Oct 26, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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DAVE H
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when the engine is running the pump is under pressure .. you need to replace the pump
Oct 27, 2009 at 5:10 AM
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