Power steering whine noise...

[0NF1R]

well this just started happening about 2 weeks ago... one day i noticed when turning through a parking lot that when i hit a sharp turn, my power steering starts a whine like its running out of fluid or something... i mean its not like super loud or anything, but i can hear it while in the car with the windows down when making sharp turns.... i checked the fluid level and its looks like its where it normally is... suggestions?

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[douglasland]

Isn't power steering whine usually s sign of a loose belt?

[Burnsy]

I had the same thing. The pump was bad. Dealer replaced under warranty.

[Fresh_GT]

Huh. My car has always done when I have the wheel turned all the way. I Figured it was normal.

[0NF1R]

ya the sound isnt there all the time, it only comes when i do sharp turns...because of this i figured is wasnt the belt because then it would be present all the time...

any other tell tale signs if the pump is going bad?

[Burnsy]

Originally Posted by Fresh_GT

Huh. My car has always done when I have the wheel turned all the way. I Figured it was normal.

What you're referring to is normal. If onf1r is describing what I think he is, it is the power steering pump. It should be a little harder to steer, because the pump is not helping you as much.

[pascal]

Well, it's the next step actually.
It always makes noise before you can feel anything.
Sometimes, fresh fluid can correct this...

[bigray327]

Recommendation:
1. Flush.
2. Lucas power steering conditioner.
3. New Motorcraft fluid.

[0NF1R]

anyone got an idea on how much a flush runs?