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03-07-2006, 02:14 AM

Simone

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steering help.....

96 2.8 140,000:

when i turn the steering wheel i get a loud noticable whinning noise, what could it be?

i would like to go to the mechanic with a little knowledge on my problem,

thanks AF in advance

03-07-2006, 02:36 AM

liquidxit2

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RE: steering help.....

your power steering fluid could be low. I know fords make this noise very often and its a symptom of low fluid. check the level and get back to me.

03-07-2006, 07:16 AM

BadLuckAudi

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RE: steering help.....

Probably low fluid or a toast pump

03-07-2006, 07:20 AM

18T

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RE: steering help.....

i herd there is a spring in there that squeeaks.

03-07-2006, 07:33 AM

BadLuckAudi

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RE: steering help.....

maybe the clock spring but i dunno

03-07-2006, 09:06 AM

david9999

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RE: steering help.....

If it a gringing/whine from the power steering pump, check the fluid level. If low, fill it with Pentosin 11S only (not power steering fluid, or transmission fluid)) and look for the leak.