1991 Ford Taurus Steering Cut Out

1991 FORD TAURUS
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hello, i own a 91 taurus gl, and as i was driving to a restaurant last night, i heard a loud pop like something either snapped, or popped out of place. then i tried to turn my wheel and i found that it had become very difficult. it appears that my power steering pump is still finctioning, and has fluid. as i try to turn the wheel it is difficult, and hangs in certain places. it makes a popping sound as i turn the wheel as well, and the sound seems to be coming from in front of my firewall. i am uncertain if it might be my rack and pinion, or if it might have something to do with my power steering pump, or my wheels, or whatever. please help!!!
Feb 3, 2006 at 8:06 AM
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if the wheels still turn then look at the engine cradle mounts DO NOT DRIVE this car until you inspect these mounts. This is common on these vehicle if you live in an area that's cold and they use a lot of road salt for icing.
Also look for a bad/broken strut or strut tower
Feb 3, 2006 at 2:44 PM
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Do not drive the vehicle until the engine cradle mounts are inspected; also check for a bad or broken strut or strut tower. Cradle mount failure is common on these cars in cold areas where road salt is used.

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The owner of a 1991 Ford Taurus GL 3.0 V6 reported a loud pop while driving, after which the steering became very hard to turn, hung in places, and made a popping sound from in front of the firewall. The power steering pump still appeared to work and had fluid. The expert advised not driving the car and inspecting the engine cradle mounts, noting this is common where road salt is used, and also checking for a bad or broken strut or strut tower.

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