I still say tie rod end is a possibility. My Taurus was making terrible noises when turning the wheels. Replaced that, no more noise.

 

Alrite guys....

Finally had some time today, and good weather. My buddy and I were able to put in a new power steering pump. It was acutally a rebuilt one I bought at my local auto parts store. Was a good price, $50. Of course bought some new power steering fluid as well. Got it back to the garage and got that baby in with no problems.

After the install was complete I of course did some test driving. After roughly 15 miles of driving I found that the noise was not completly gone. It's no question considerably quieter then the original pump I had on previously, but still not dead quiet. Like I said, Ive only drivin it about 15 miles since the new pump, any chance the remaining noise will subside with more driving? Basically, Im asking if new power steering pumps need broke in any?

Thanks as always guys.

 

ive gotten bad pumps/steering boxes right out of the box that were "rebuilt" did you get a warrenty

 

for the record; what other symptoms are there of a bad steering pump besides the whining? Can you physically look at it and tell?

 

take the belt off and see if the pully is binding up, is it harder to turn the wheel? any leaks?

 

Turning seems harder then usual, leaks. Just looking wont tell ya if its faulty or not, its the internals that go bad...

 

hey everyone im new to this and hopefully i can help. cant answer them all but few lol
um i got a 98 stang v6 5-speed . same thing was happening to me last week. so first i check fluid in PS and it seemed fine. so i thought it had to be the power steering pump. they are known to go on our cars
but all i did was change the serpentine belt and it went away
so before spending the money on a new pump and possible the pulley if you damage it in the process check the belt might be worn out if not then yes it could be your PS pump

 

If it is a constant sound when turning, not like a clunking or chirping, but more like a whine or squeal, I would put money on you power steering pump. Ford's are pretty noisy when they are working (especially the v-6 ones), and they certainly let you know when they are not happy. After 2 explorers, a ranger and a mustang, all v-6, I just put up with the whine. I changed one in the first exporer, after it made some awful noises at me. Easy operation, didnt take too long, and made it sound like it did from the factory (still noisy).

 

I know this post is old but people still run into it looking for answers. A couple of months ago I had a squeaking much like described here only while turning. Come to find out it was the ball joints. Add that to the list of things to inspect.

 

I have some questions also, as mine has been whining. I bought my 03 v6 from my in laws. It has the power steering whine. But, yesterday and today, I noticed an oil spot on the ground. This afternoon I squeezed up under there and I think it may be leaking. I will take some pics and post them up. I am hoping its not anything to do with my rack, but I am hoping you experts can lend me some advice.

The crossing bar(?) is wet, but nothing was running down it at the time I looked. Also, the hose coming from the filler neck/reservoir has a run and a drop stalling at the bottom. But, what concerns me, is bushing(?) on the rack on the drivers side is wet, but not dripping wet.

I will get some pics up tomorrow along with the details I have provided. Hopefully it is much, and I can just do it myself.

thanks

JJ