1999 Ford Taurus power steering

1999 FORD TAURUS
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BGILL21
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very hard to turn wheel when stopped.gets a little easer the faster you go . vac system the best i could refilled with mercon V. recon pump 5 years old. do the 99 taurus have power steering filter or cooler?
May 27, 2010 at 1:25 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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possibilities many

leak in the system check system fluid if low
add and turn wheel stop to stop check for leak

bad P/S pump
defective rack and pinion

no P/S filter
May 27, 2010 at 11:10 PM
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