1999 Ford Ranger Nasty Squeak

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD RANGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 93,000 MILES
I noticed today on my drive home that when I turn I get a nasty squeak comming from the front of my truck. I know what the power steering pump typically sounds like when turning, the strain you usually hear and this is seperate from that. I took a look at some of the steering components and the rod that run's down from the steering wheel has a rip on one of the rubber gaskets that covers a joint. I also took a look at the power steering fluid and it seems pretty watery and looks kind of odd. I'm not sure what it's really supposed to look like. I'm trying to figure out if the power steering pump is going out and that is what is causing the squeaking or if perhaps it could all just be that joint that is now exposed. It's such a loud squeaking I wouldn't think it would all be attributed just to that one small joint though. Also I parked the truck and turned the wheel to see if I could duplicated the issue and it doesn't seem to squeak unless the truck is actually rolling when you turn. Thanks for the help.
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 8:18 PM

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Tiny
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Ball joint and or outer tie rod
but most likely its the ball joints
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 8:44 PM
Tiny
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How often should the power steering fluid be replaced? I might have that done while I have it in for the other maintenance.
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 8:48 PM
Tiny
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In addition, i'm not sure that it would be something like a simple joint as the squeak is very loud. I have a Dual Exhaust system on the truck, and I can hear it over that. I wouldn't think that you could hear a squeaky joint over that.
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 8:54 PM
Tiny
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We do them all the time ball joint dry out
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 9:02 PM
Tiny
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Ok, I'll be sure to mention that when I take it in to have it serviced. Thanks a TON for your help.
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 9:05 PM

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