power steering not working

1998 FORD F-150
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BOBKONABEN
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Car was fine; five minutes after a short stop I started car and could hardly turn steering wheel. Checked power steering fluid it was full. Drove home without power steering. Suggestions please. Thanks in advance. Bob
Aug 14, 2010 at 7:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the belt tight?
Aug 14, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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BOBKONABEN
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Yes, I just checked the belt and it is tight and functioning
Aug 15, 2010 at 4:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Based on how everything happened, I have to believe the pump went out. If you open the pump and start the engine, can you see the fluid moving?
Aug 15, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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BOBKONABEN
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I have no idea how to open the pump to see if the fluid is moving; Did you mean the reservoir?? Thanks, Bob
Aug 16, 2010 at 2:54 AM
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BOBKONABEN
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I just went and checked the revervoir and the fluid is not moving when engine is running
Aug 16, 2010 at 3:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, that is what I ment. If nothing is moving, I would say the pump is bad.
Aug 16, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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BOBKONABEN
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Thank you,I had car towed to Hall's automotive repair in Central Point, Or. and they are going to replace the pump for abut $250 as compared to Schultz's who estimated $350 to $400. Thanks, Bob
Aug 17, 2010 at 5:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know how things work out for you.
Aug 17, 2010 at 6:24 PM
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BOBKONABEN
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Yuo were correct, it was the pump; It was changed and so was the belt. The total price was $256.00. Thanks for your assistance. Bob
Aug 18, 2010 at 3:14 AM
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I'm glad it's fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future, and thanks for using 2carpros.com.

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Aug 18, 2010 at 5:04 PM
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