This condition has developed after replacing high pressure steering hose on my Father's 2004 Freestar. There does not appear to be air in the system, no cavitation at the pump and fluid return to the reservoir appears a good and solid stream, not burps or bubbles.
When sitting still and cycling steering from lock to lock the system is fine, turns smooth, no groaning from the pump, etc. After backing out of driveway, steering at, or close to full lock, then shifting gears to move forward,...
Heavy Steering, Jerking Wheel at Full Lock, Low Speed, 2004 Freestar
