2000 Ford F-150 Power steering

Tiny
YZJ
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  • 2000 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 74,000 MILES
The truck seemed to be fine, I stopped for about 5 minutes with the truck running and in park. I backed out of the drive way turning left and when I put it in drive I lost the power steering. I drove home but it was very difficult to turn, almost impossible. The power steering fluid is between the Min & Max line. The weather is very cold it was approximately 10* when this happened, but this was after I drove more than 20 miles. Where should I start looking? Is there a way to troubleshoot the Power Steering Pump?
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 AT 7:36 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Start with fluid if all OK and no leak
check the pump

ive had some pumps fail s under very cool weather
you can remove hose and check for pressure
most likely you need to replace the pump

good luck
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 AT 9:27 PM

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