1996 Ford Thunderbird loud squeek

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
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JOE BARIE
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1996 Ford Thunderbird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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there is a loud squeek comming from under the front of car when turning . i've had my hand on the rack n pinion housing when the wheel was being turned and felt a vibration that occured in time with the squeek . it sounds like something needs to be lubed but what is it ? is there supposed to be lube or greese on the shafts ?
Jun 5, 2008 at 12:22 AM
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DRAETECH
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Change your rack and pinion bushings. If the car has high mileage you may need to change all front end bushings.
Sep 8, 2008 at 11:44 AM
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