Power Steering Noise

Yajnhoj · #1 (**permalink**) 04-12-2004, 10:42 AM

I have 2001 XLT 4X4 with V10. When I turn my steering wheel just 1/2 inch, I hear a rather loud shwissing noise. It is continous as long as I have the steering wheel any where but dead center. I was told by my local service manger that is common in Ex's and Super Duty's. He also said it was a normal noise. Does anyone else have this noise? And is it really a common noise? I would like to get to the bottom of this before my warranty runs out in about 1400 miles. Thanks John

jdadamsjr · #2 (**permalink**) 04-12-2004, 11:47 AM

not common on my Ex !

9f1501 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-12-2004, 11:41 PM

have you checked the pwr strng fluid lately?

Yajnhoj · #4 (**permalink**) 04-13-2004, 12:05 PM

The fluid level is fine. I guess this should only be directed at owners of V-10 X's. I think the 6.0L & 7.3L have a different system. I guess there is a test that checks to see if your fluid is getting airrated? Does someone know of this test?

Capt Dan · #5 (**permalink**) 04-13-2004, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Yajnhoj

The fluid level is fine. I guess this should only be directed at owners of V-10 X's. I think the 6.0L & 7.3L have a different system. I guess there is a test that checks to see if your fluid is getting airrated? Does someone know of this test?

You would probably see bubbles in the fluid.

Be sure the dealer has a log of your complaint so that when it goes out 50 miles past your warranty you have something to fall back on.