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Reasons You Have a Hard-to-Turn Steering Wheel

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Causes of a Hard-to-Turn Steering Wheel

You may not think much about your steering wheel as you drive around Ranger, Comanche, or Weatherford. It helps you turn and steer in a straight line. When you have problems steering, that’s when you pay attention to what it can’t do. The service center at Stanley Ford Eastland can find the problem with your steering wheel and fix it to get you back on the road.

If your steering wheel becomes hard to turn, you’ll want to get it checked out right away. Several issues can cause this symptom, but you don’t want to delay a diagnosis. It can be dangerous to drive with a steering wheel that won’t turn.

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Reasons Your Steering Wheel May Be Hard to Turn

Some of the most common reasons for a steering wheel that isn’t easy to turn include the following:

  • Power steering fluid is low.
  • Belt is worn or out of line.
  • Issues with the steering system.
  • Power steering pump is faulty.
  • Electrical problems or a blown fuse.

Some of these issues are easy to fix. For instance, you can check the power steering fluid to see if it’s low by looking at the dipstick. If you hear a whining noise when you turn the steering wheel, it may mean the power steering pump needs to be replaced.

A visual check of the belts on your vehicle will tell you if they’re the cause. You may notice a loose belt or one that slips out of place. These are only a few of the issues you may face with your steering system.

Any other problems should be dealt with by professional service technicians. When you bring in your vehicle, our service technicians will diagnose the problem. We’ll look at electrical connections, fuses, and the steering system. Once we find the cause of the difficult steering, we’ll provide a written estimate for the repair.

Trust Stanley Ford Eastland for Your Steering System Repairs

Our service technicians have been trained in Ford systems and technology. We use the latest diagnostic equipment to find the problem. We’ll let you know the cost of the repair and how long it will take. You can relax in our comfortable waiting area while we work on your vehicle. We carry a full stock of genuine OEM parts in our parts department to complete the repair as quickly as possible.

If you don’t have time to wait, you can use our shuttle service to take you home or to your job. Once the repair has been completed, our shuttle will bring you back to the dealership to pick up your vehicle.

You can schedule service online or give us a call to make an appointment. We offer extended hours with service hours on Saturdays to work around your busy schedule. Our goal is to keep your vehicle running smoothly and to keep you safe on the road.

Let Stanley Ford Eastland keep you out on the highway in your vehicle with regular service for your steering system.

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