Power Steering Problem? Ford CV?

I have a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. When I turn the wheel to the left, the first inch or so of turning is stiff, then it is fine. Its like I have to break through rough steering to get to the good stuff. Ha. Also, same thing for turning right. A few inches of rough turning and then it is easy to turn again. I have enough Power Steering fluid in the… Thing. It is half way between "Min" and "Max". Also, it is red, not too dirty looking.
What could be the issue here?

2000 Crown Victoria Transmission Issues?

I have a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. I bought this car because of their superb reviews for durability and lack of repair costs… However mine, which I just bought, now decided to give me transmission problems. When I shift into reverse when first starting the car, it does a hard shift. But if I'm driving, stop and then shift into reverse, it doesn't seem to do it. Also, while accelerating quickly as if I'm getting onto the interstate, the shift from 2nd to 3rd is a hard shift also. I have looked up possible problems and I see too much to take in. I'm hoping my specific problem can be answered in one place. If you have any questions that would help lead to an answer, feel free to ask and I will post an update as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance!
I think there may be a trans fluid leak now also.Could the leak, although the fluid is full, cause the shifting problems? It might just be power steering fluid if not. The picture is where the fluid is coming from.2000 Crown Victoria Transmission Issues

How to do months payments on a car?

Am 16 and i work and get about $700-$900 a month and i wanted to buy a 2015 Dodge Ram and do payments on it. And my dad will put his name on the truck but i pay the payments and he's already doing payments for his 2013 ford. I just wanted to ask what happens if i got fired from my job and couldn't buy the payments anymore? Can i turn the truck back in? Or does it mess up my dad's credit? Please tell me what happens. And by the way am thinking to put $1000-$3000 down payment.

Transmission Diagnostic Prob?

I have a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. I bought this car because of their superb reviews for durability and lack of repair costs… However mine, which I just bought, now decided to give me transmission problems. When I shift into reverse when first starting the car, it does a hard shift. But if I'm driving, stop and then shift into reverse, it doesn't seem to do it. Also, while accelerating quickly as if I'm getting onto the interstate, the shift from 2nd to 3rd is a hard shift also. I have looked up possible problems and I see too much to take in. I'm hoping my specific problem can be answered in one place. If you have any questions that would help lead to an answer, feel free to ask and I will post an update as soon as possible.

Am I allowed to park my Ford E350 Cargo Van on residential areas in NYC?

There are restrictions for parking commercial vehicles on residential areas from 9pm-5am in NYC. My Ford E350 cargo van is for personal use only. My license plates don't say commercial, but my friend claims it falls under commercial vehicle even though I do not do business with it. Can anyone clarify this for me thanks