Squeeking Noise Problem, Pls Help!
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lifer@writeme.com
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Had this problem in my 04V8. Warranty repair - they filled the steering box with some thick fluid. There is a tech bulletin on this at the Lincoln stealership. The fix worked and after 20,000 miles, is still gone.
Jim Henderson
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Depends on how loud it is. Fords often have a pump whine which is usually normal, unless it is real loud. Some aftermarket pumps don't whine, so don't know why Ford's do.
Sometimes a fluid replacement will fix it.
Ah!!! and I just remembered, my local Lincoln service guy just did a TSB repair on my 04 LS. There is a TSB on pump whine and squeel. This is sometimes an indication of future rack and pinion failure $$$. So you should take it in to be sure this isn't your problem. If your car is under warranty, this repair is covered. They essentially remove some of the fluid and put in some friction modifier if I recall.
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
Sometimes a fluid replacement will fix it.
Ah!!! and I just remembered, my local Lincoln service guy just did a TSB repair on my 04 LS. There is a TSB on pump whine and squeel. This is sometimes an indication of future rack and pinion failure $$$. So you should take it in to be sure this isn't your problem. If your car is under warranty, this repair is covered. They essentially remove some of the fluid and put in some friction modifier if I recall.
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
gcwimmer
Dedicated LVC Member
TSB 04-10-1
Had same problem with my 04. Dealer service would not listen to customer, went to general manager after two times in shop with tech saying could not hear noise, even then they took apart steering column. After the really loud squawk (me) they did the TSB and with egg on face admitted the noise went away. The GM said "You can tell the tech the information but you can' t hold a gun to there head!". I now get 5 star service at the dealer.
The noise and vibration has not come back.
Had same problem with my 04. Dealer service would not listen to customer, went to general manager after two times in shop with tech saying could not hear noise, even then they took apart steering column. After the really loud squawk (me) they did the TSB and with egg on face admitted the noise went away. The GM said "You can tell the tech the information but you can' t hold a gun to there head!". I now get 5 star service at the dealer.
The noise and vibration has not come back.
ToddG
Dedicated LVC Member
BanginLS said:
PUHLEEEZE put the year of the LS in the post!!!! :Bang
Had to dig in your photo gallery, but I found out yours is a 2002 LS, so the tech bulletin posted above won't apply.
I think there is a separate TSB for the PS steering on the old 00-02 models, tho.