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Old 02-21-2019, 11:02 AM
evilweevil evilweevil is offline
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Default Too much power in steering?

Does any one have this problem? My power steering on my 97 ranger has TOO MUCH power. It makes the steering real soft, as in "look at it and it'll turn". Way too soft. I have this problem with my wife's 91 Explorer, but not quite as bad. Any help !!!
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Old 02-21-2019, 01:05 PM
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Default Re: Too much power in steering?

First I've heard of this! can you hear the pump making weird noises when you turn it? other than the typical Ford p/s whine lol1 and no leaks?

hey i know where Pottsboro TX is! i'm in the area now & then

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oh crap i almost forgot... this caught my interest because my 93 ranger's steering has a feel of its own. much much different than my 99 ranger
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Old 02-21-2019, 02:14 PM
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Default Re: Too much power in steering?

Maybe you're just really really strong? Never herd of this either. Fords have some known power steering issues (the whine) but I've never herd of them being overpowered or too sensitive. Did you by chance use to drive Chrysler's before getting your explorer and ranger? Chrysler's steer like sailboats so I could understand the "shock" when getting in something with proper steering lol.

Steering generally gets looser with age, meaning you can turn the wheel more and more with less actually happening. The only way it could get "more powerful" or "more sensitive" would be if someone put smaller pulleys on the pump. Or you put a massive aftermarket steering wheel on. There's no malfunction that can make steering better.

I suppose also using narrower tires would make it feel softer when stopped as well but unless you have bicycle rims on your truck I doubt thats an issue.
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Old 02-21-2019, 07:02 PM
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First I've heard of this! can you hear the pump making weird noises when you turn it? other than the typical Ford p/s whine lol1 and no leaks?

hey i know where Pottsboro TX is! i'm in the area now & then

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oh crap i almost forgot... this caught my interest because my 93 ranger's steering has a feel of its own. much much different than my 99 ranger
No noise at all, just real soft. No loose play either! It's nearly new with only 309000. mi. (pump isn't that old).. All the other Rangers that I have owned (4) have been pretty normal with good "feel".
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Old 02-21-2019, 07:05 PM
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309,000 is new?
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Old 02-21-2019, 07:06 PM
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Maybe you're just really really strong? Never herd of this either. Fords have some known power steering issues (the whine) but I've never herd of them being overpowered or too sensitive. Did you by chance use to drive Chrysler's before getting your explorer and ranger? Chrysler's steer like sailboats so I could understand the "shock" when getting in something with proper steering lol.

Steering generally gets looser with age, meaning you can turn the wheel more and more with less actually happening. The only way it could get "more powerful" or "more sensitive" would be if someone put smaller pulleys on the pump. Or you put a massive aftermarket steering wheel on. There's no malfunction that can make steering better.

I suppose also using narrower tires would make it feel softer when stopped as well but unless you have bicycle rims on your truck I doubt thats an issue.
I'm not THAT strong at 74, and I would walk before driving a Mopar!!!! I'll be checking the pulleys as soon as it quits raining..
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Old 02-23-2019, 04:26 PM
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Default Re: Too much power in steering?

It's possible there's a bypass/pressure relief valve, and it's stuck partly/mostly shut, which is jacking up the pressure. In that case, you should know soon enough, because it'll eventually blow your power steering hose.



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