I have already filled up the reservoir with psf but it is still making the noise but not as loud. I don't know what else to do. I need help fast.
2007-02-02 17:19:21 · 10 answers · asked by ana d 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Some '99 to '00 model year are common for power steering pump leaks from the shaft seal.
2007-02-02 17:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kind of noise if its a whinning might be your pump but if its still making the noise somethings wrong we had to replace a pump in one of our cars because it whinned big time got quieter when u filled the psf but it didnt go away we got lucky and caught it in time take it and get it checked before it ends up costing u more money then it would if u did it now
2007-02-06 11:48:48 · answer #2 · answered by squirrellchica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are known for this. If its that annoying replace the power steering pump. Before you do that have the entire system flushed
to get the old fluid out of the lines and the rack.
2007-02-03 22:30:56 · answer #3 · answered by Sideshow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was low then there is still air in the system and or the pump is going out. Also the tie rod ends are known to make a sqeaking noise as well. Be sure that you don't have one making a noise.
2007-02-03 11:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by Josh S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low in psf, that's why there's noise, you have air in the system. You have a leak somewhere. If you don't see a leak, its probably leaking inside the steering rack itself.
2007-02-03 06:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windstars are known for having poor power steering pumps. Ive read dozens of complaints on this.
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Windstar/1999/tsbs.shtml
http://www.automotivehelper.com/cat170/
http://www.cartrackers.com/Forums/live/fordwindstar/249.html
http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_15029_3.html
So im going to go out on a limb here and say that you have a faulty power steering pump, and it needs replaced.
2007-02-03 01:28:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a leak in ps fluid . ford ps pump makes noise also lower ball joint steering rack and strut tower a cloged line eg pressure line or a restricted suction line can cause noise
2007-02-06 21:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by lake d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was low you must have a internall leak in rhe rack and pinion.The noise is usually air in the hydraulic system.Get it acurately checked by a mechanic
2007-02-03 08:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by auto tech25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your power rack is bad and will eventually have to replaced. Your steering will get jerky and harder, that is when you should have it absolutely replaced.
2007-02-03 01:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if squeaking noise, the belt needs tightening or replacing.
if not belt, and resevoir is full, the PS unit is going bad and will eventually have to be replaced.
2007-02-03 01:25:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋