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when I turn the steering wheel I am hearing a rubbing noise it is more aggrivating then anything else. Has anyone else had this problem? It sounds like it is coming from the top part of the steering column.
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THAT COMES AND GOES ON MY 03, 04, AND 05. SO FAR NOTHING BAD. GOOD CD'S IN THE RADIO HELPS.Originally posted by tomgaz View Post02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
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Had the same problem on my 03. Off and on. Had the fluid changed. Noooooooo
problem anymore. Bunny LouComment
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I have a little squeal that sounds like rubber on plastic. Sounds like it is inside the car. I have ignored it. Maybe someday I will go looking for it with a can of silicone spray......sigpic
Invoice $38,457 - Sold new 9/15/2003
One of twenty two built like this
She was a good one. Sold 12/30/2014.
Replaced with 2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe.
A lot better car and even more exclusive, but doesn't have the Cachet the Thunderbird had. Adios, mi Amigo.Comment
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DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME WITH SILICONE SPRAY, THERE IS A TSB THAT REMOVES THE POWER STEERING FLUID AND REPLACES AND ADDS A FORD PART ADDITIVE. WORKS SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT IT IS AND IF IT IS HARMING ANYTHING.Originally posted by Southern View Post02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
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Try turning the steering wheel with the engine not running, if the noise is gone then it may need the fluid changed. If the noise is still there then it can't be the pump, since the engine is off, but it may be something in the column itself. A likely culprit is the clockspring. You may be able to chase it down with a mechanic's stethascope, pretty cheap at places like Harbor Freight.Comment
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The additive is a 4-ounce bottle of the rear axle additive Ford puts in their locking differentials. This stuff has been a real fix for Ford's power steering system moans and groans. It has cured a lot of pump and gear problems wthout any repairs.Comment
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look in the maintenance file here... you will find this file... :)
see my comment in this link http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=27525
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Here is the Ford Article on this steering noise. It is most noticed at slow speeds such as turning into a parking slot.Mike
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If you still have a warranty and you have this condition, get it checked NOW! I had it and they ended up replacing my entire steering rack. I got it done within 100 miles of my warranty expiring.Comment
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it sounds like it is definatly in the steering column. It has nothing to do with the pump.Comment
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If you read the article linked in post #9, the second sentence clearly indicates that it may sound like it's coming from the column.
I would have bet money that my problem was in my steering column, however it was not.Comment
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Do read the article, the noise you hear is not coming from the steering column. It is coming from either the pump actually the incorrect oil type or the rack.
Get it fixed!
Or the next time you will be telling us how bad it is.Mike
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I didn't believe it either but the fluid change fixed it.
My Current ride is a 2011 SRT Challenger
Failure is the opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.
Henry Ford
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Just reading about the fluid change fixed mine.sigpic
Invoice $38,457 - Sold new 9/15/2003
One of twenty two built like this
She was a good one. Sold 12/30/2014.
Replaced with 2013 Infiniti G37 Coupe.
A lot better car and even more exclusive, but doesn't have the Cachet the Thunderbird had. Adios, mi Amigo.Comment
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