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Kay Sauter Posted on Sep 17, 2013
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2001 Taurus - There is a loud squealing sound when I turn the steering wheel to the left only. Not when I turn right.

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Check your power steering fluid level. If it's a creaking noise you may need new struts. If it's a squeal, then it's might be a loose or worn belt.

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Robert Veldman

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  • Posted on Oct 15, 2009

SOURCE: I get a squeaking noise when i turn the steering

I have a 2002 Escape V6. I had a squeak when turning... even when standing still. It was fairly low mileage: 40,000 miles?
It was the outer tie rod. You could feel it squeak in your hand while someone else turned the steering wheel.
I disconnected the tie rod. I wasn't worn, just squeaky. I squirted a little WD40 inside the boot, and worked it in. Reassembled and squeak gone.
I bought a replacement tie rod, but never had to put it on. I'm now at 110,000 miles.

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  • Posted on Nov 03, 2009

SOURCE: steering wheel make a noise when turn left

its due to low/no fluid level in the power steering reservoir.Check the fluid in the power steering. If it is low the car will make noise when you turn the wheel. the internal parts gets rubbed hard and noise occurs. refill the fluid and let it reset for some time then try it will get the fluency to move smooth and noise will get stopped. -------- This will help. Thanks please keep updated.please do rate the solution if helped.thank you for using fixya.

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Mark Bowens

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  • Posted on Nov 07, 2009

SOURCE: My ford ranger is leaking power steering fluid and

For the leaking power steering it could be a pinhole in the hose, the sound in your left wheel sounds like a bearing is going down, or, the brake caliper is malfunctioning and holding pressure against the rotor while it is turning.

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