squeaking when i turn my steering wheel

mellor_21 · February 25th, 2009, 08:35 PM

like it says, my steering sqeaks really bad whenever i turn either way. my ps fluid is full and i'm sure this will be a no brainer for most of you lol

Mustang RacR94 · February 26th, 2009, 01:57 AM

hmmm, i see, I guess it could be quite a few things, i havent gone thru chassis class yet ha

I beleive ball joints do that, is it a sqeuk however you spell it, or a squel, however you spell it.

does it make the noise when you hit bumps and what not

eh wait for more input

mellor_21 · February 26th, 2009, 04:04 PM

i was thinking ball joints too, its a squeal, and so far as i know it doesn't make it when i hit bumps just when i'm turning, so maybe ps pump?

RC02GT · February 26th, 2009, 07:29 PM

mine does it to so annoying.

Lefty · February 26th, 2009, 08:11 PM

Ball joints or possibly bushings.

Fluffy The Rhino · February 27th, 2009, 09:16 PM

The squeak or creak, is a common Mustang problem. Replace the rack and pinion mounting bushings and the bolt sleeves.

More info:

TSB
04-24-8 STEERING RACK NOISE

Publication Date: November 22, 2004

FORD: 2002-2004 Mustang

ISSUE:
Some 2002-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak type noise while turning.

ACTION:
Replace the power steering gear tube bracket. Use only replacement parts that have a green paint dot. Torque the fasteners to 52 lb-ft (70 N-m).

PART NUMBER PART NAME
E5DZ-3K620-A Bracket

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

srvfan · March 28th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Hello, Just bought a pony last summer and couldn't be a bigger fan of ford's pride and joy. I just signed up for this thread because a couple of months after buying a used 05 v6 vert with 25k she started sqeaking on me. I don't me to be anal about little things but, when you pay 15 grand for a car that has a fairly lound whimpering noise from the wheel I think it's unexceptable. I don't want to go out on a date this summer and hear that damn squeaking noise

If it was a 1965 I wouldn't care because it would make the car cooler

But you'd expect better from an american company that you're trying to support!

1. Not the power steering because I shut her off and still has noise when moving the wheel and has nothing to do with the cold because it was still warm when she started whining.
2. Only whimpers after driving around for a couple minutes....when sitting for a while wheel doesn't make a noise.
3. Sounds like it's not from the shaft inside but where the axle and shaft connect.
3. The car is sound in every way, The only thing is, I think it was sitting at the dealer most of the previous winter after it was dropped for a trade...maybe she dried out?

Mod mach · March 28th, 2009, 06:50 PM

mine has the same issue I say it's a ford thing lol.

srvfan · April 1st, 2009, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mod mach

mine has the same issue I say it's a ford thing lol.

hey, thanks for the feedback Mod Mach. It's a little hard to come by around here

anywho, I'll see if I can do a little greasing when it gets warmer....it's just a strange thing that i just find annoying, but did you have any luck with it?

cmr98cobra · April 1st, 2009, 09:17 AM

It's the rack bushing's.

acidtonic · April 1st, 2009, 09:54 AM

My 12 year old 97 Cobra has no such problem.... I wouldnt "live" with it like it seems many have.

Fix it.

srvfan · April 18th, 2009, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by acidtonic

My 12 year old 97 Cobra has no such problem.... I wouldnt "live" with it like it seems many have.

Fix it.

Hey acidtonic, I took your advise and brought it into midas...they did the oil change and I showed them the steering wheel noise. They told me that alot of cars make that noise and that they could take the whole damn thing apart and put it back together and I might still hear it.

Dissatisfied with his answer I stop at a napa on my way back home to buy a can of oil to spray every moving part I could find. I told the guy at napa and he took a look at it.

He opened up the hood and used a 2' long metal rod to reach down and push/reajust a rubber boot/gromit that was rubbing underneath the tie rod and the problem was solved.

I didn't even buy a can of oil!

note! this was not the gromit inside the car where the shaft and firewall/bulkhead meet as I was told buy a ford mechanic to give a oil shot.

Everyone was saying fords bushing, tie rods and ball joints are bad...but this was not the case at all. Thank God I'm now squeak free at last!

Mod mach · April 18th, 2009, 05:27 AM

thats good to know thanks for sharing. need to try that out.

djskoobdoo · February 14th, 2011, 05:55 PM

my 96 mustang squeaks real loud when im braking and when i turn the wheel. it sounds more like scraping sounds idk if anybody else is goin through this but please help im trying to fix my car but dont know how to fix that situation.

Lefty · February 14th, 2011, 08:43 PM

Holy old thread.

Does the squeaks go away when you're NOT braking?

djskoobdoo · February 15th, 2011, 11:42 AM

well as soon as i brake it would squeak alittle and then when i accelerate it make a weird sound and as im drivin it would only squeak if i were to be drivin slow this would happen when i turn the steering wheel everytime.

February 25th, 2009, 08:35 PM	#1
mellor_21 Newbie 1996 Mystic Cobra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLUT Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	squeaking when i turn my steering wheel like it says, my steering sqeaks really bad whenever i turn either way. my ps fluid is full and i'm sure this will be a no brainer for most of you lol

February 26th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#2
Mustang RacR94 MM Fanatic 99 cobra N/A Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 3,169 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm, i see, I guess it could be quite a few things, i havent gone thru chassis class yet ha I beleive ball joints do that, is it a sqeuk however you spell it, or a squel, however you spell it. does it make the noise when you hit bumps and what not eh wait for more input __________________ 99 Cobra 03 Cobra motor AFCO H/E Pulley JLT CAI BBK L/T off road H/steeda catback SCT MAF Tune 03 cobra pumps HVGC

February 26th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#3
mellor_21 Newbie 1996 Mystic Cobra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLUT Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was thinking ball joints too, its a squeal, and so far as i know it doesn't make it when i hit bumps just when i'm turning, so maybe ps pump? __________________ -ty

February 26th, 2009, 07:29 PM	#4
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine does it to so annoying. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

February 26th, 2009, 08:11 PM	#5
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,697 iTrader: 12 reviews	Ball joints or possibly bushings. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

squeaking when i turn my steering wheel

squeaking when i turn my steering wheel

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annoying squeak or squeal.

February 27th, 2009, 09:16 PM	#6
Fluffy The Rhino Bearer of Bad News I has mustang and legacy. Slower than my Ruger. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Fuckening Posts: 2,377 iTrader: 0 reviews	The squeak or creak, is a common Mustang problem. Replace the rack and pinion mounting bushings and the bolt sleeves. More info: TSB 04-24-8 STEERING RACK NOISE Publication Date: November 22, 2004 FORD: 2002-2004 Mustang ISSUE: Some 2002-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak type noise while turning. ACTION: Replace the power steering gear tube bracket. Use only replacement parts that have a green paint dot. Torque the fasteners to 52 lb-ft (70 N-m). PART NUMBER PART NAME E5DZ-3K620-A Bracket WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage __________________ ~MOD NUTSWINGER~ My Tongue Soothes Razorburn STOPSAYINGFAIL.COM EVERY FART IS A GAMBLE Just Think Of Me As A White Blood Cell.

March 28th, 2009, 01:34 AM	#7
srvfan Newbie 2005 stang 4.0 vert stock Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: st paul, mn Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	like a whimpering dog Hello, Just bought a pony last summer and couldn't be a bigger fan of ford's pride and joy. I just signed up for this thread because a couple of months after buying a used 05 v6 vert with 25k she started sqeaking on me. I don't me to be anal about little things but, when you pay 15 grand for a car that has a fairly lound whimpering noise from the wheel I think it's unexceptable. I don't want to go out on a date this summer and hear that damn squeaking noise If it was a 1965 I wouldn't care because it would make the car cooler But you'd expect better from an american company that you're trying to support! 1. Not the power steering because I shut her off and still has noise when moving the wheel and has nothing to do with the cold because it was still warm when she started whining. 2. Only whimpers after driving around for a couple minutes....when sitting for a while wheel doesn't make a noise. 3. Sounds like it's not from the shaft inside but where the axle and shaft connect. 3. The car is sound in every way, The only thing is, I think it was sitting at the dealer most of the previous winter after it was dropped for a trade...maybe she dried out?

March 28th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#8
Mod mach Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine has the same issue I say it's a ford thing lol. __________________ 4Cams,4Valves,4.10's Hell yeah

April 1st, 2009, 09:17 AM	#10
cmr98cobra Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's the rack bushing's.

April 1st, 2009, 09:54 AM	#11
acidtonic Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Cobra Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royal Oak Michigan Posts: 1,056 iTrader: 0 reviews	My 12 year old 97 Cobra has no such problem.... I wouldnt "live" with it like it seems many have. Fix it. __________________ Converted to the Dark Side. 06 Apex Silver Evolution IX GSR - Turboback Exhaust, Tune - Wideband O2, Trustz backlight gauges, Apexi turbo timer - Stock wing, but soon to be wingless. - Guessing 280-310 at the wheels. 02 Red Escape V6 4x4

April 18th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#13
Mod mach Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats good to know thanks for sharing. need to try that out. __________________ 4Cams,4Valves,4.10's Hell yeah

February 14th, 2011, 05:55 PM	#14
djskoobdoo Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	annoying squeak or squeal. my 96 mustang squeaks real loud when im braking and when i turn the wheel. it sounds more like scraping sounds idk if anybody else is goin through this but please help im trying to fix my car but dont know how to fix that situation.

February 14th, 2011, 08:43 PM	#15
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,697 iTrader: 12 reviews	Holy old thread. Does the squeaks go away when you're NOT braking? __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 15th, 2011, 11:42 AM	#16
djskoobdoo Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	well as soon as i brake it would squeak alittle and then when i accelerate it make a weird sound and as im drivin it would only squeak if i were to be drivin slow this would happen when i turn the steering wheel everytime.

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