350 lwb power steering problem

[fishingkempy]

I am new to forum. I own 2001 350 lwb 75ps van 114000 miles. have problem with power steering.
When van has been driven for a while steering judders when cornering.
Lots of air bubbles in oil in resevior. Have taken to local ford dealer, they can't find any fault!! Help please!!

[Nighthawk]

Sounds like it's getting air in the hydraulic system, or the fluid is getting too hot.

Does it do it after driving on a motorway in a mainly straight ahead manner, or when almost on a full lock across rough / uneven ground?


Have a look below the front panel in the small gap between the bumper and the panel.....can you see a power steering pipe?
If it's an overheating issue and you don't have a pipe visible in that area, you could try fitting the newer style power steering fluid return line which has a cooler built in.

[motorwise]

the steel loop type cooler at the front? saw a brand new one on e bay recently - have a look it might still be on there

[Nighthawk]

thats the kiddie


There are 2 designs, one has fins on, the other is just a steel pipe. Both use air movement to transfer heat along with a slight increase in oil capacity.

[motorwise]

thats the kiddie


There are 2 designs, one has fins on, the other is just a steel pipe. Both use air movement to transfer heat along with a slight increase in oil capacity.

this one had no fins