1997 Ford Station Wagon Stearing Noise

1997 FORD STATION WAGON
13,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JKDK
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When parking (left or right) on and off grunting noise in the front of car.Regular driving ,no noise.
thank you.(82 year senior)
Feb 23, 2009 at 5:09 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Well it sounds like the power steering pump is growning. I would check the power steering fluid and see if it clean or silver looking. If it is silver looking then you should have it flushed to see if this will help if not you will eventually need to replace the rack and pinion unit and power steering pump.
Feb 23, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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