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1998 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Power steering, Steering.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 28, 2008

Battery

1998 Ford Taurus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 74000 miles

Why would my battery light come on and I lose power steering in wet weater but only for a few seconds at a time?
Avatar Asked by pixeywater

Answer

Replied on October 29, 2008

Check belt and tensioner The belt that runs your power steering and your alternator (for charging the battery) is slipping when it gets wet. You need to have your serpentine belt and tensionor pulley checked / replaced.

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