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Nov 1, 2016 | 06:50 AM

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HeavyDinSC

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Noisy steering

I've recently noticed a low moaning sound coming from my steering column only when I turn the wheel. (This is on my '78 Ranger XLT.) Common sense tells me this is a warning sound. Anyone have experience with such issues on this model?

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Nov 1, 2016 | 09:07 AM

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Most likely that is your power steering pump growling. For starters, check for a burn smell of the power steering fluid, as well as making sure it's full.

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Nov 1, 2016 | 03:57 PM

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Filthy Beast

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Fer sure check for leaks and correct fluid level as well as what ubereal said.

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Nov 2, 2016 | 12:39 PM

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Changing the fluid could help. What does it look like? BTW you should run ATF in the PS pump.

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