power steering

1992 FORD E-SERIES VAN
190,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILL HINKEL
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92 Econoline. Power steering works when turning left but hangs on right turn. Fluid level is fine.
Apr 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Not very common with recirculating ball steering gear boxes but it is possible to have internal leakage or a bent flow control valve. The fact that you have normal power assist in one direction proves the pump is okay.

On the off-chance something recently happened to affect the alignment, the steering could be harder one way than the other if caster changed from side to side. That would mean the I-beam got bent, and that isn't real likely.
Apr 5, 2011 at 12:15 AM