Power Steering Pump replaced and still hard to turn

Asked by MotherofTwo13 Sep 04, 2018 at 04:11 PM about the 2000 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I just had my power steering pump replaced
because it was hard to turn and was making
a loud rubbing noise.. It doesnt sound that
way no more but it is still hard to turn.. I dont
know much about cars this my first car.. I
need help turning my wheel everywhere i go
please help me out...

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firebird338 answered 5 years ago

Sounds like like the rack and pinion has some valves that are sticking try adding some Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak to power steering pump it not only stops leaks but corrects hard steering. It really works

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