Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections Problems of Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2002 Ford f250. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the steering wheel. He also noticed that the brakes were intertwined with the steering equipment. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 83,000. Updated 02/02/10 the consumer stated while traveling in a 35 mph zone, on a curved road, he heard a noise coming form the engine compartment. He was in the middle of a strong right turn when suddenly he was unable to steer the vehicle without extreme effort on his part. When the steering failed he tried to apply the brakes, but they also failed. The cause of the problem, was the power steering hose chaffed against the steering sector and rubbed a hole in the hose, allowing fluid to escape, disrupting the steering control. Updated 02/04/10.

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The contact stated the power steering pulley fell off the engine while driving. This caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. Upon inspection, the pulley appeared to be glued on instead of bolted. The contact believed there was a defect in the way the pulley was attached to the shaft. There were no problem with the steering prior to this incident. He reported the incident to the manufacturer. Updated 01/11/06.

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Power steering assist hose burst at the fixing while parking the vehicle in the garage. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the hose and the fixing.

While driving steering failed. As a result, driver was unable to control the vehicle. Dealer stated that power steering hose blew off. No collision reported.

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Power steering hose fitting at the power steering pump came apart. This left me with no power steering or power brakes in a 7,000 lb truck.

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When making a turn power steering return line popped out causing loss of steering capabilities, this occurance almost resulted in an accident .

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While driving and turning in either direction driver heard a loud popping noise, and the power steering failed. Driver had difficulty steering. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced.

Loss of power steering while pulling into a parking lot. Problem was due to a erupted high pressue hose fitting into power steering pump; dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

High pressure power steering hose failed at the quick connector on the discharge of the power steering pump. The connector came apart and caused a rapid loss of fluid and loss of steering assistance.