Blown power steering question.

[Stoof]

2004 F-350. Blew out the power steering last night. Luckily I was two blocks from the house. Is it safe to drive this thing about 5 miles to the shop? I'm not sure if it's the pump or a hose.

Thanks y'all.


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[Johnny Dangerr]

I would say yes....

[BigThicketBoy]

Man I would be extremely careful if you do . Kinda hard to stop it ain't. I can't believe they engineered it like that.

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[Stoof]

Stops just fine but makes a hell of a racket when turning. I don't want to risk more damage but with a tight budget I also don't wanna pay for a tow if I don't have to.


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[Stoof]

1 yes.
1 maybe.

Any mechanics around here?


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[KBM]

Either one is easy enough to replace in your driveway. Watch a couple YouTube videos, all your doin is swapping parts.

[Charles]

Call the shop you plan on taking it to and ask them

[knapper]

You should explain the problem better
Power steering may not be the problem
Could be a wheel bearing .
Do a little investigating, put the grin in jack stands and turn loc2loc

[Stoof]

Power steering fluid everywhere. Fluid tank is empty. I'm handy but this is above my pay grade.


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[Stoof]

I was advised by a mechanic not to drive it. Could booger up the rack and piñon.
Thanks y'all.


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[wolfslair]

Just had this happen to me on a dodge truck. Had to drive 15 miles with a blown high pressure line. Stopped at Auto Zone got the line, replaced it and I have had no further issues with the pump.

[RR 314]

You lose South Austin street cred if you can't address this yourself. :-). Buy the proper ps fluid and see where leak is. Go from there. Should have all kinds of room to work on that truck.

[Stoof]

I'll be sure to hand over my man card with the keys to the tow truck driver when he gets here. [emoji1]


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[AJMag]

I was advised by a mechanic not to drive it. Could booger up the rack and piñon.
Thanks y'all.


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-Genghis Kahn

That truck has a gear box not a rack and pinion. Only concern would be if it's a diesel with a hydraboost brake system. If so braking could be questionable once hydraboost looses fluid. Otherwise, just drive it the 5 miles and hope the power steering pump stays good.

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[Stoof]

It's a gas truck.


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