Power Steering
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Power Steering
OK lately my truck has been making a noise that sounds like a vacuum leak when I turn to or close to full stop on the steering. It is not whining from the pump that I can tell. On the PSD could it just be a different whining than on other vehicles? I think it happens mostly when in slow parkinglots and such. Could it be a problem in the brake system? I thought I read that the brake booster is a part of the power steering system? I checked the fluid and it is full and didn't smell burnt. Would a flush be a good idea for a starting point?
Again thanks in advance for all info.
Again thanks in advance for all info.
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OK lately my truck has been making a noise that sounds like a vacuum leak when I turn to or close to full stop on the steering. It is not whining from the pump that I can tell. On the PSD could it just be a different whining than on other vehicles? I think it happens mostly when in slow parkinglots and such. Could it be a problem in the brake system? I thought I read that the brake booster is a part of the power steering system? I checked the fluid and it is full and didn't smell burnt. Would a flush be a good idea for a starting point? Again thanks in advance for all info.
Again thanks in advance for all info.
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I plan on flushing the fluid probably next week if time allows. But I am wondering if someone has had this problem before, it sounds like more of a vacuum type sound than a pump or steering rack/box. What about the brake system? Is it apart of the power steering pump some how or am I totally off on this one? It seems the site is slow in the AM for me so I have not been able to search on this.
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I'm not sure about the vacuum sound. Do you have the push button 4wd on your truck?
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Yes I do have the ESOF on my truck, it's a **** not a button. I will check to see if it is working properly. I only hear the vacuum sound when I am turning the wheel at lower speeds. Seems to happen more when there is more of a load on the system.
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...but at least I got my point across. I would see if you have a vacuum leak there, as far as I know that would be your only source of any kind of vacuum in that vicinity.
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just saw that your truck was a '99. Seems there has been a TSB on the vacuum in those trucks with ESOF.
PowerStroke bulletins and parts It's also noted on dieselmann's page.
There are ppl on this site that know a WHOLE LOT MORE about this than I do. Hopefully someone chimes in.
Date: 10/01/2004
Component Name: 033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
NHTSA #: 18223
SUMMARY: VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
Component Name: 033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
NHTSA #: 18223
SUMMARY: VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
There are ppl on this site that know a WHOLE LOT MORE about this than I do. Hopefully someone chimes in.
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Once you turn the switch to 4x4, it puts vacuum to the front hub for so many seconds, then the vacuum stops. It does not keep a vacuum on the hubs. When you turn the switch back to 2x4, it puts a little vacuum back to the hubs to get them to release, then stops the vacuum. 
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Once you turn the switch to 4x4, it puts vacuum to the front hub for so many seconds, then the vacuum stops. It does not keep a vacuum on the hubs. When you turn the switch back to 2x4, it puts a little vacuum back to the hubs to get them to release, then stops the vacuum.
Sleek I also found this when I did a search:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ake-pedal.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...depressed.html
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Tnx Rick. Thats why I opted for a truck with manual hubs. Less stuff to worry about. If something was inoperable could it cause a vacuum sound, like sleek has been describing?
Sleek I also found this when I did a search:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...depressed.html
Sleek I also found this when I did a search:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...depressed.html
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Quick update, My 4x4 is not engaging in auto mode so that might be part of the problem. I will keep everyone updated when I find out what this is exactly. Thanks Smokin for pointing that out and for the links.
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I tested my truck this weekend, and turning the steering wheel, I hear the same sound you hear just before you hit the max turn. It does sound like a vacuum leak, but it is not.
Maybe some else can confirm this by doing the same test.
Maybe some else can confirm this by doing the same test.
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Will do it in a few minutes and report back.
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Thanks Jason. I can't imagine where a vacuum leak would come from just by turning the steering wheel.