Weird rubbing sound when turn the steering wheel

[ssMichaelss]

Recently I just noticed weird sound when turn the steering wheel. I thought it was from outside but seems from inside. I recorded a video. Does anyone know what’s the issue? Please ignore my heavy breath sound.

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[peterk9]

There are several threads on "creaking" noises. Here is a post that is somewhat like yours. However, no follow-up was ever posted.

Creaking Noise When Steering

I've never heard any noises with the 2011 Limited I had. Not sure if the MKT has the same setup but it is -9 F here today and no noise problems. Peter

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There are some that mentioned replacing the clockspring helped but I'm not sure if that could be your issue since I don't know what a faulty one is supposed to sound like.

Peter

 

[Mbrooks420]

They will usually get a dry spot and creak.

 

[ssMichaelss]

They will usually get a dry spot and creak.

The steering wheel? I have made appointment f with dealership. Just try to get an idea of the jssue

 

[Mbrooks420]

Inside of the wheel. The thing that allows you to turn your wheel multiple times but not break all those wires going to wheel buttons.

 

[superdave02f552]

Recently I just noticed weird sound when turn the steering wheel. I thought it was from outside but seems from inside. I recorded a video. Does anyone know what’s the issue? Please ignore my heavy breath sound.

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Where the steering shaft goes through the firewall there is a rubber boot. Spray it will silicone see if it goes away. It did on our 16 a few weeks ago.

 

[ssMichaelss]

Inside of the wheel. The thing that allows you to turn your wheel multiple times but not break all those wires going to wheel buttons.

Got called from dealership. Steering shaft caused the issue and doesn’t covered under the extended warranty because noisy doesn’t covered under the warranty. It will cost over 700 to replace it including 150 diagnostic fee.

 

[Mbrooks420]

If it’s just noisy, try lubing the joint. If it’s not a warranty coverage surely don’t let the dealer fix it.

 

[ssMichaelss]

If it’s just noisy, try lubing the joint. If it’s not a warranty coverage surely don’t let the dealer fix it.

Yeah I need to confirm with service advisor if just noisy issue. I still need to pay 150 diagnostic fee tho

 

[ssMichaelss]

If it’s just noisy, try lubing the joint. If it’s not a warranty coverage surely don’t let the dealer fix it.

Where the steering shaft goes through the firewall there is a rubber boot. Spray it will silicone see if it goes away. It did on our 16 a few weeks ago.

This is behind the panel underneath the steering wheel. Right?

 

[superdave02f552]

This is behind the panel underneath the steering wheel. Right?

Where the steer shaft goes through the firewall. I’d send a pic buck the mini bus is 200 miles away right now

 

[ssMichaelss]

Where the steer shaft goes through the firewall. I’d send a pic buck the mini bus is 200 miles away right now

I took a pic. Is this the spot where you sprayed? I sprayed some silicone but it still makes sound. But I haven’t drove the car yet. Did it work for you right away?

 

[Mbrooks420]

It looks to me like the joint would be under that boot.

 

[superdave02f552]

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I took a pic. Is this the spot where you sprayed? I sprayed some silicone but it still makes sound. But I haven’t drove the car yet. Did it work for you right away?

Yes that and I used a pick to pull that rubber boot back to get in there very good

 

[ssMichaelss]

It looks to me like the joint would be under that boot.

The bottom where the black rubber?

 

[ssMichaelss]

Yes that and I used a pick to pull that rubber boot back to get in there very good

I sprayed the one I circled in red and the black rubber at bottom. I will try to see if I can push it down to spray. Thanks!!!

 

[Mbrooks420]

Pop that bottom clamp off with a small pair of channel locks, or pliers and spray what’s under there.

 

[ssMichaelss]

It fixed the issue. Thanks everyone