1999 Ford Ranger power steering

1999 FORD RANGER
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JJJOHNSTON
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Steering problem
1999 Ford Ranger 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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when i got home from work i smelled something under the hood so i poped the hood and found that my power seering pump exploded power steering fluid all over my engine threw the pressure release valve i took the cap off and found that the fluid was black and sludge like so i flushed my fluid and put new power steering fluid in but when i turn the car on now and turn the wheel it shakes and rattles i dont know if its my pump or rack and pinion where do i start i dont want to buy them boath and install boath if i dont need to??
Jun 25, 2008 at 5:21 PM
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AMRAAM35
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sounds like you need a new power steering pump.
Jun 25, 2008 at 9:08 PM
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AMRAAM35
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with the truck off and the front wheels jacked up off the ground, turn the wheel both directions. If it turns without a problem, it is likely just your pump. A mess up pump could be giiving you those symptoms.
Jun 25, 2008 at 9:10 PM
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98RANGERXLT
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Theres just probably air in the lines. if it doesnt clear up ina week then there might be a problem.
Jun 26, 2008 at 1:07 AM