Help power steering goes out when AC is turned on

[L-trane]

Just a few days ago my belt started squealing. (Assuming it’s my belt) While driving the power steering totally went out, only a couple miles from home, so I limped home but omw I shut my AC off and the steering came back immediately. Popped the hood at home & fluid (I think from the radiator) all over the engine. Power steering full. Also while going up hills wit the AC on it loses power. It’s a 2012 4.7 1500. I originally thought it may be the pressure switch for the power steering, but since the power steering tank was full idk...... help

 

[NCRaineman]

If the belt is slipping when the A/C compressor puts draw on it that could make the power steering stop working effectively.

Your water pump is also belt driven... so if the belt slips your pump isn't circulating coolant and the engine will run hot. That explains your coolant all over the place.

Replace the belt first, it's inexpensive and easy to do... then see how things are looking.

 

[OCDTech]

I agree with the belt, but engine losing power and coolant spray makes me think some accessory possibly the water pump is locking up. Long ago i had an old honda accord and on the way home from work i had the radio up loud and the engine started losing power. I jumped out and raised the hood to witness the belt was still turning but the water pump was locked up tight. Had to change it. Not saying this is your issue but maybe it will help diagnos. Take your belt off and spin all the accessories you can by hand listening for bearing noise or lock up.