Power Steering unit
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Power Steering unit
I took my truck in today to the dealer and they could not find the problem with the noisy power steering unit. They said they only hear it when they are inside the cab and hear nothing when outside. They went on line (is whet they told me) to find out from ford what it could be. After 3 hours they replaced the power steering unit and low and behold the noise remains.?? Now i have an appointment for them to change the gear box???. could this be the problem, its under warrenty (by 3 days). The unit growls when the wheel is turned either way and the idle seems to lower to much also. Sorry for the long post but this seems like it should be a no brainer but NOTTTT
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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One other thing this dealer just got there blue oval cert. Just what does the blue oval cert. mean?
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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From: Ivanhoe, Tx , America
I have a 2000 with 650 miles on it, and it is has the power steering noise. It does not sound like the pump, it sounds more like it is coming from the steering box itself. The noise is not very loud and I only notice it when I turn the wheel when I am not moving.
It is more like an air sound in the steering box as opposed to the whine one hears from the power steering pump -- it will be going in soon.
It is more like an air sound in the steering box as opposed to the whine one hears from the power steering pump -- it will be going in soon.
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From: Little Elm, Texas USA
For as long as I can remember with all the Fords (and Lincolns) my family has owned including my own 2 vehicles, they have always made a groaning sound when you turn the wheels and also make the idle dip a bit too. I don't know if there is something wrong with yours but here is what I did when I got my truck: Started it up, (thought to myself---wonder if Ford made the P/S noise go away yet?) NOPE!!!
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Steve
Mine:
1999 F-150 Sport Supercab
Bright Red 4.6L Auto
Billet Grill, Billet Ant, Clear Corners, Sony CD Player, Pioneers in all doors, Kicker 100si Amp, MTX preformed underseat box. Fiberglass Bed Cover
Hers:
2000 Expy Sport
Black, Grey Leather 5.4L
Clear Corners, Alpine CD Player, Punch 150 Amp, JL Audio preformed sub box in rear panel.
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Steve
Mine:
1999 F-150 Sport Supercab
Bright Red 4.6L Auto
Billet Grill, Billet Ant, Clear Corners, Sony CD Player, Pioneers in all doors, Kicker 100si Amp, MTX preformed underseat box. Fiberglass Bed Cover
Hers:
2000 Expy Sport
Black, Grey Leather 5.4L
Clear Corners, Alpine CD Player, Punch 150 Amp, JL Audio preformed sub box in rear panel.
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I have an appointment on the 29th and they will replace the gear box. I will update what they did and how it turns out then. Thanks to all of you this site continues to be a great source.
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
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Mine makes the same noise. So did my 99 F350 and 97 F150. Someone told me it had something to do with the hydralics lines. Something about the pressurized fluid passing over a textured surface inside the hoses.
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.16 (so far)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
F-250 Trans pan
MagnaFlow 12468
Snug-Lid
I feel a 12.xx coming on.
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2000 Silver Lightning 13.16 (so far)
PSP 4-way
PSP Filter Kit
PSP Lower Pulley
Level 10 Shift kit
F-250 Trans pan
MagnaFlow 12468
Snug-Lid
I feel a 12.xx coming on.
Team PSP West
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My 99 Lightning is dead silent from the p/s.
I did have to change the pitman shaft seal myself, as it was leaking.
For $10 in parts and a half hour labor it wasn't worth it to go back to the dealer.
Even after bleeding all the air out, it's still quiet.
I did have to change the pitman shaft seal myself, as it was leaking.
For $10 in parts and a half hour labor it wasn't worth it to go back to the dealer.
Even after bleeding all the air out, it's still quiet.
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gforce don't worry i have yet to drive a truck that did not wander some on rough and worn side roads. You could try some adjustable high per. shocks. This would help.
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird.
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird.
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NOSTROMO
could be could be i know lets all ask RJ
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird.
could be could be i know lets all ask RJ
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird.
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+Got up this morning and started up the truck now i am getting a squeeling (while cold) from under the hood after they had just installed the new power steering unit yesterday??. It didn't squeel before they touched it but it does now. May god have mercy on there souls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird.
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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).
Better 1/2 : 92 Red T-Bird.
