Pinpoint Test A: Steering Has a Lack of Assist or Inconsistent Assist: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Hard steering or lack of assist is experienced when the steering wheel effort is higher than normal. Hard steering can remain constant through the full turn, occur near the end of a turn or differ right to left.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

Power steering fluid contamination
Steering gear
Power steering pump
Power steering hoses