Power steering question

[mlp2435]

When I turn the wheel to the right while driving I can hear a whining sound and can feel it in the wheel. It makes the noise while driving straight but not as loud and doesn't make it at all when I turn the wheel to the left. Any suggestions what this noise is? Thanks in advance

 

[Nevea'sExplorer]

When I turn the wheel to the right while driving I can hear a whining sound and can feel it in the wheel. It makes the noise while driving straight but not as loud and doesn't make it at all when I turn the wheel to the left. Any suggestions what this noise is? Thanks in advance

Have you tried cleaning out your power steering pump? I had a noise once and it just turned out to be that the fluid was all burnt up after running for 10 years. I would start there and see if that corrects your problem first.

From there I would check your belt and the power steering box pulley.

 

[esclamada]

you might be low on power steering fluid. Add mercon v transmission fluid to the max level that groaning noise should go away.



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[mlp2435]

Fluid is up to the max level. I'll try flushing it and putting new fluid in

 

[1992fordgreen]

Flush it and if no go than it's probably going

 

[mlp2435]

Did a flush and the noise is still there. Only when I turn the wheel to the right and while driving. When stopped and I turn the wheel it's quiet. Think the rack is bad?

 

[1992fordgreen]

It's ford steering man...

 

[kdspapa]

You're probably loosing your steering pump but have you checked that all the pullies are snug and everything up front is tight? Have you had it apart or any leaks lately that might have introduced air into the lines?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210796&highlight=power+steering+noise

Did any of that apply to you?