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1996 Ford F-350 Repair Question


Topics covered: Diesel, Power steering, Steering.
Mileage: 114,356 miles.

Asked on February 7, 2011

Stering/breaking

I have a ford f350 4x4 diesel. it is hard to steer and brake. any idea what is wrong?
Avatar Asked by laurenjoe122

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Replied on February 8, 2011

Sounds like you may have a hydro-boost system. That is common on diesels because they don't have enough vacuum to run a vacuum brake booster. Hydro-boost systems run on pressurized power steering fluid. Check the power steering pump, fluid, and belt.

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