Cranking and Power Steering

Tiny
RMOORE09
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
  • 207,950 MILES
Hello, My explorer has trouble cranking sometimes, could I have the starter starting to go out? Also, my power steering pump has been grinding for a long time but ive been told that the fluid is fine although ive never changed out the fluid. Is my pump going out or should I change the fluid?
Friday, January 20th, 2012 AT 11:09 PM

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Tiny
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I also heard the grinding is normal on fords.
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Friday, January 20th, 2012 AT 11:09 PM
Tiny
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Change the fluid. Growling is a sign of air in the system, but at 207K miles, it should be changed.

Yes, the starter could be going out.
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Friday, January 20th, 2012 AT 11:12 PM
Tiny
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You can try new fluid on the PS pump and bleed it and see what happens-For the cranking problem start with the starter motor/starter relay/TRS and ignition switch
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Friday, January 20th, 2012 AT 11:15 PM

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