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Old 09-13-2019, 08:13 AM
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Default Sluggish power steering
F350 has sluggish response at idle speeds
 
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Old 09-13-2019, 08:54 AM
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You did not say so we don't know , did anyone check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir ?
 
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Old 09-13-2019, 06:45 PM
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You did not say so we don't know , did anyone check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir ?
Fluid full no leaks
 
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Old 09-14-2019, 08:28 AM
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If you are sure the belt tensioner is working properly and not allowing the belt to slip, you are probably looking at a replacement PS pump, which I would strongly recommend you obtain from FORD !
 
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