You "threw" a belt. The accessory belt came off and there was probably a reason for it. Check the accessories to see if one of them is frozen up such as the alternator, Power Steering pump, water pump and any idler pulleys. It is also possible the neighborhood cat was keeping warm in there, fatal mistake on his part.
You are having fan belt problems.
Check your fan/accessory/serpentine belt.
Alternator Belt has snapped, causing you alternator to stop charging causing you battery light to come on, but this belt also runs your power steering pump which if that's not working your steering will become heavy
why is my escort so light on the power steering
Could be a slipping or broken belt.
Check to make sure the serpentine belt is still in place.
no because power steering is a hydrollic assist system
The power steering is electric.....a motor runs it.
There was actually a recall for the power steering. It is covered by the dealership and should be fixed at no cost to you. The recall said the power steering assist will go out and the power steering light will go on.
If there is power lost, lights that dim and a battery light that comes on there is most likely a connection that is loose somewhere. It would be best to check the alternator or battery cables.
Your serpentine belt is broke
i wish there was an answer here. this just has happened to me on my 2001 dodge neon. while i was driving the battery light flicked on and at the same time my power steering locked making it difficult to turn... i dont know what to do im still researching for answers.