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Mar 19, 2013 | 04:32 PM

Dbmurphy

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Power Steering Problem

I replaced my power steering pump on my 1996 then usedthe 4wd with wheel locks after finished power steering cuts out in the middleof turns unless i give the engine gas. any ideas of what this could be?
I have a 1996 F150 4x4 with 93,000 miles on it

Mar 19, 2013 | 06:59 PM

Dbmurphy

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I used the 4wd about a month after I changed the pump

Mar 19, 2013 | 07:03 PM

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Sounds like either your belt is stretched or the tensioner is weak. Do you also hear belt noise?

Mar 19, 2013 | 07:12 PM

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Not anything new there has been noise from the belt since I got it would that be something I would need to loosen up the belt to fix

Mar 19, 2013 | 07:15 PM

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Not anything new there has been noise from the belt since I got it would that be something I would need to loosen up the belt to fix

The belt tensioner is spring loaded, that spring gets weak over time, I suggest you replace both considering the mileage.

Mar 19, 2013 | 07:23 PM

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I will try that thanks

Mar 19, 2013 | 07:44 PM

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bad pump?

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