2002 Ford Windstar Power Steering

2002 FORD WINDSTAR
48,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRAFFORD
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When the engine heats up, not when the engines cold, and when I make hard turns I can hear the power steering pump really make a louder than usual noise. The fluid level is fine, and the vehicle is okay to drive. I'm wondering if I have to change the pump. Like I said it's only noisy when the engine has been running for awhile.
Jul 28, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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CBPPRUSTY
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Hi. This might sound crazy but it worked for me... My P/S Pump on my 2002 Windstar was very loud. Before I replacing it I decided to drain the old fluid, flush with synthetic P/S fluid and then refill with syn. fluid. Now it's quiet as a mouse. Good luck.
Aug 18, 2008 at 1:43 PM
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RAINESRW4220
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FYI - I had the same problem. I thought the pump needed to be replaced too. My Mechanic flushed the power steering system and replaced the PS fluid with synthetic. No more noise!



[quote:04f961ec37="Trafford"]Steering problem
2002 Ford Windstar 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 48,500 miles
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When the engine heats up, not when the engines cold, and when I make hard turns I can hear the power steering pump really make a louder than usual noise. The fluid level is fine, and the vehicle is okay to drive. I'm wondering if I have to change the pump. Like I said it's only noisy when the engine has been running for awhile.[/quote:04f961ec37]
Nov 24, 2008 at 9:14 AM
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