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1999 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil change, Power steering, Power steering pump.
Mileage: 216,000 miles.

Asked on June 30, 2012

Power Steering Pump Grinding

Hello, my power steering pump grinds really loud when you turn the wheel. It has done this for around 10000 miles. It has no driving issues it is just noisy. The fluid and filter have never been changed on it and the fluid, filter and pump are original with 216000 miles. Would it be worth to change the fluid on a high mileage pump or should I just replace the pump entirely?
Avatar Asked by rmoore09

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Replied on June 30, 2012

Try the oil change first nothing to loose, if no improvement do the pump.

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