Whining steering noise?

2018 FORD EXPLORER
112,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASHLEYVAS21
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When I turn left my steering makes a whining noise. When I turn right there no noise. There’s no clicking or knocking noises only whining noise. I don’t have a power steering fluid compartment either it’s electric
Apr 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? that way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. Most of the time it will be the electrical steering rack which are a common failure in these vehicles. There is no power steering fluid or pump on the this vehicle. FYI. Ken
Apr 25, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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ASHLEYVAS21
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Yes I’ll upload it
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Apr 27, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Thanks for the video, yep this is a electric steering problem. It sounds like the steering rack needs to be replaced which is common.
Apr 30, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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ASHLEYVAS21
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Thank you very much
Apr 30, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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