relic1864 10 Report post Posted October 18, 2012 The power steering on my 69 coupe whines when I turn the steering wheel. I also notice a wobble on the power steering pully. The power steering works fine but it bothers me that it whines when turning the steering wheel. The resevoir is full on the dipstick. Is this a case of the power steering pump about to go out or what? Its done this since i bought the car about 3 years ago. Should I try replacing the pump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MustangGT 11 Report post Posted October 18, 2012 If belt is tight and fluid is good -- chances are the pump is going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted October 18, 2012 The pump has no bearings just a bushing on the shaft. Typically whine indicates the rotor assembly is scored. How scored will dictate the pressure loss & the amount of noise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepcj7304 10 Report post Posted October 18, 2012 agreed whine is usually a sign of the pump going bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemon Owner 11 Report post Posted October 19, 2012 I always thought it was that the air hasn't bled out of the pressure lines properly. When I changed the ram on my mach1 it made that whine so I locked the steering left to right while it was jacked up and the noise went away. My coupe did it for about six months after I got it and it kinda went away on its own without me doing anything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relic1864 10 Report post Posted October 20, 2012 just talked to a mechanic. he said fords were bad about whinning power steering pumps. he told me to put two table spoons of motor oil in with the power steering fluid and most times the whining will go away. i think i will try that first before replacing the pump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrozenMonkey 12 Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Ford power steering units love to whine. I wouldn't worry too much about it unless it gets really loud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
