2000 Ford Expedition Whistling Noise

FORD EXPEDITION
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LAMAMI69
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:( My 2000 Ford Expediton makes this whistling noise when you start the car and when you start going at 45mph. Then noise is like when you let air out of a balloon by stretching the mouth of the balloon. I'm a girl thats the best I can describe it. It's been going on for a week and 1/2 now. Just want to make sure when I bring it to get check you and them are in the same page with the diagnosis. Thank you
May 2, 2006 at 10:34 AM
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VANDRAGON
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sounds like the power-steering-pump or belt. try turning the steering wheel all the way right and then left while sitting still. if you hear the noise it might just be low on steering fluid.
May 3, 2006 at 5:03 AM
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Suggested Repair

With the vehicle parked, turn the steering wheel fully left and right. If the whistle appears, check the power steering fluid and inspect the power steering pump and drive belt.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Ford Expedition reports a balloon-like whistling noise at startup and around 45 mph for about a week and a half. The expert suggests the power steering pump or belt and recommends turning the wheel fully left and right while parked; if the noise occurs, the steering fluid may be low.

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