my 97 F150 has been making a rubbing noise
for a while now and has gotten worse. you here it every time i make a turn. it sounds
like its coming out of the power sterring unit. has any one else had this problem ????

 

Oddly enough mine does it to. 98 f150. It's not really loud, but you can hear it everytime you turn, sounds like a small scraping noise or something.

Anyone?

 

Do you guys have oversized tires? It could be the tires rubing on the radius arms.

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 1990 Ford F150 XLT Lariat
 K&N Generation II FIPK
 Power Aid throttle body spacer
 Flowmaster Dual Cat-Back
 Rhino Bed Lining
 Rhino Undercoating
 Tint
 Loudest Regular cab stereo in the state of Utah with 3 12's behind the seat
To Come:
 Doug Thorley Tri-Y Headers
 4 inch Ranch Suspension Lift

 

MY 99 does the same thing. I have noticed a bit of fluid dripping ever so slowly from the steering box, I plan to take it to the dealer for warranty work. I have checked the fluid and it is within the acceptable range on the resevoir.

 

I've got stock wheels and tires on the truck. Will definately check the power fluids. I've not noticed any drippings in my garage or driveway? ::Shurg::

 

Mine used to make a fair bit of noise as well, but i replaced my ps fluid with mobil 1 synth ATF, and it has been quiet for about 8 mos now. Ford generally has pretty loud ps systems, that's why you can hear an old LTD or Aerostar van coming a mile away.

Bambino

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