2006 Power Steering Whine/Howl
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2006 Power Steering Whine/Howl
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Just picked up a 2006 S-Crew Triton that needs a little TLC. The thing that is bugging me the most is the power steering pump whine/howl. I know this is a typical symptom of the older Fords, but has anyone had luck with any of the replacement brands to eliminate the whine? I tried the friction modifier, and if anything, it got worse.
Just picked up a 2006 S-Crew Triton that needs a little TLC. The thing that is bugging me the most is the power steering pump whine/howl. I know this is a typical symptom of the older Fords, but has anyone had luck with any of the replacement brands to eliminate the whine? I tried the friction modifier, and if anything, it got worse.
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OK, I would do a flush and fill before buying a new ps pump. spend the extra $ and buy the synthetic oil and see if the whine goes away. Its a lot cheaper fix than a new pump. If that isn't the fix, then replace.
Also, the friction modifier goes in the differential oil not the power steering oil.that's probably why it got worse
Also, the friction modifier goes in the differential oil not the power steering oil.that's probably why it got worse
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OK, I would do a flush and fill before buying a new ps pump. spend the extra $ and buy the synthetic oil and see if the whine goes away. Its a lot cheaper fix than a new pump. If that isn't the fix, then replace.
Also, the friction modifier goes in the differential oil not the power steering oil.that's probably why it got worse
Also, the friction modifier goes in the differential oil not the power steering oil.that's probably why it got worse
I believe this pump is beyond fixing it with a flush. It sounds like a late 80s Ford. The fluid in it is nice and pink. I don't really want to throw a $30 fluid change at a $60 pump for it not to fix the issue, then have to buy the pump and flush again, putting that new fluid in the waste pan.
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