Driving at Its Best Overcoming Hard Steering and Sluggish Acceleration

The other issue is the steering wheel has lost it's power steering (approx 80% of it), and is very stiff to turn the slightest angle. Re: Stiff steering under acceleration on 97XP? My theory is that the cable and shield wears. This will make it very easy (loose) to move without any power ... I notice this drop of performance and fuel efficiency around 220k miles. It's hard to figure out the problem since I don't have a CEL and this ... 1999 - 2016 Super Duty - Hard steering when stopped or slow speed - I have a 2003 f250 with the 7.3 power stroke in it. The power steering does not work at idle after driving it 3kms I have to really pull hard on the wheel to get it to turn. If i increase the ... Which is correct, steering is harder at slower speeds, thus more assisstance is required. The level of assistance provided still may not make ... I am getting frustrated with my 87 XJ. I am having a problem with sluggish acceleration and poor gas mileage. It passed the tough CA smog ... Nick Kopernik. #7 ... Stiff steering, or hard steering is typically caused by either a mechanical issue/failure, larger tires/tire inflation, or ... The H2 uses a heavy duty Power pump because it not only powers the steering gear but also the hydroboost braking system. If this pump was ... When the level drops, usually due to leaks in the power steering pump or the hoses, steering can become difficult and stiff. Regularly checking ...