I am experiencing noise when turning steering wheel on my 92 F150. Fluid level good. Is this a good indication that the steering pump needs replacing?

 

It can, however these Ford pumps are notoriously loud. I know many people on this forum have driven a very long time with a noisy pump. I know some people have had success quieting their pump down by added some additives to the steering fluid.

 

Thanks for your reply! What additives and how do I apply them to the pump?

 

lucas power steering additive helps alot. youll probly have to suck some out of the resivour, but it will quiet it down.

 

miens really loud to but it has to work hard to turn 35's im pretty sure..lol

 

Mine is noisy at times but after 300.000 kms I have never had a problem. I wouldn't worry about it. Flush the system if it is dark, and put in an additive if you want it to run quieter.

 

you wanna get rid of the wine install a saginaw pump from a ford van, get the bracket and hoses to. these pumps are a heavier duty and handle larger tires with no noise. do a search for saginaw pump swap or upgrade.