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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:57 PM
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Power Steering

It feels like the steering on my 2004 xlt screw isnt smooth like all the other fords I have had. It makes some loud noise when its cold too. Not the normal Ford loud power steering noise, but a weird loud noise for no more than a second. Am I the only one?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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my steering feels fine, is nice and smooth. but i do have an unusual power steering noise when its really cold out. mine has lasted as long as 3-5 seconds, just depends how cold it is. havnt been able to duplicate the concern to the dealer, but that noise cant be normal. almost sounds like the power steering pump is running dry.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Could be air in your system. This happens if the reservoir is overfilled. Try getting your truck up to operating temp. and move your steering wheel side to side for a few turns to purge air out.
 
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