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Aug 21, 2010 | 03:30 PM

mustangruss

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From: RI

lost my power steering

i was driving today and i lost my power steering and brakes. Any ideas the pump doesnt make any noise.

Aug 21, 2010 | 03:32 PM

teej281

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leak or low fluid?

Aug 21, 2010 | 03:34 PM

4.698GT

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From: Port Monmouth, New Jersey

probably the hydroboost unit. its the heart of the power brakes and the power steering is what assists the brakes

Aug 21, 2010 | 03:48 PM

cliffyk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by teej281

leak or low fluid?

^+1, that's about it. There is a relief valve in the power steering pump that if stuck open would not allow the pump to build any pressure at the outlet.

Aug 21, 2010 | 04:13 PM

0949er

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I had to replace mine on the 99 just for a small continuous leak. Was pretty expensive (800+) from Ford, so I strongly recommend trying to get one off a wrecked mustang if u can.

Aug 21, 2010 | 04:32 PM

cliffyk

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$800, good lord--they're less than $200 at your FLAPS...

However as both the power steering and brakes are not behaving I would be much more inclined to look at the fluid level/pump first...