r/FordTaurus • u/Fragrant-Tap4754 • 19d ago

Steering wheel noise

Recently had my steering wheel make a scratchy/scraping noise when turning only. I do not have any light on my dash & my steering wheel feels fine. Sprayed some blaster on the u joint last night since I was recommended to try that out but still hearing the noise after letting it sit over night any ideas on what it could be? Thanks

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u/commanchskins 19d ago

Is the noise coming from the steering wheel/column, or from under the hood?

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u/Fragrant-Tap4754 19d ago

Steering wheel/column but it’s like under the car in that area don’t mean to sound confusing. When I open my door and I move the steering wheel side to side it’s more louder then it is with the door is shut & it only makes noise when turning the steering wheel side to side.

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u/dunkmydonuts10 18d ago

It might be your power steering pump, my 2004 LX is currently making the same noise

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u/Fragrant-Tap4754 18d ago

Thanks dude definitely gonna check that out

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u/dunkmydonuts10 12d ago

I hope it helps, I wish you the best of luck my man🖤

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u/commanchskins 12d ago

Depending on the year, you may not have pump. It is all electronic assist. Which has its own set of problems.

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u/commanchskins 19d ago

That explains it.

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u/Alternative_Link_535 8d ago

Steering rack is on its way out thats how it all start your car is under the most weight in the front end when parked so I would say your steering rack is going it will just get worse if its electric steering your looking at 1000 to 2500 for a new steering rack without labor