Creaking in steering?

Roos85 · Apr 18, 2008

I have a creeking in my steering but only when i turn the car to the left. Its very noticeable when I am stopped. not so much while in motion. Any ideas?

mustang50v8 · Apr 18, 2008

probably ball joints

AdRock · Apr 19, 2008

Here's a TSB Ford has out on a front end creak

TSB 05-14-3

07/25/05

SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING RACK
WHEN TURNING

FORD:
2002-2004 Mustang

This article supersedes TSB 04-24-8 to update the Action.

ISSUE
Some 2002-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak type noise when turning.

ACTION
Replace both power steering gear tube brackets.
Refer to Workshop Manual Section 211-02 Steering Gear Mounting. Tighten the steering gear mounting fasteners to 52 lb-ft (70 N.m).

Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

051403A 2002-2004 Mustang 0.8 Hr.
Replace Power Steering
Gear Tube Bracket (Do not
use with 3504A)

Roos85 · Apr 19, 2008

so does this mean that any dealership should cover the repair? I am unfarmiliar with TSb's and what to do.

98COBRA281 · Apr 19, 2008

tie rods, i had the same prob, a lot of people describe the same noise and it usually the tie rods, only about 30$ each

Roos85 · Apr 19, 2008

I have a 30 day 1k warranty from the dealer still good. Should they take care of this?

98COBRA281 · Apr 19, 2008

Roos85 said:
I have a 30 day 1k warranty from the dealer still good. Should they take care of this?

its worth a try, the worst they can say is no

Roos85 · Apr 19, 2008

Well here is my problem, the dealership I bought it from is almost 100 miles away and I dont really want to drive all the way there. Do you think they would let me get it repaired by a ford dealership and they pay the bill or something?

98COBRA281 · Apr 19, 2008

give them a call, and expain to them the problem and see what they say

poindexternasty · Jul 12, 2008

Had the same problem and replaced:

Shocks
Struts
Tie Rod Ends
Ball Joints
Sway bar bushings
Sway bar end links
Steering rack bushings
Steering rack gear tube brackets.

STILL HAVE THE CREAK. Next: A-Arms, CC plates, Springs.

Any chance this noise could be coming from the steering rack itself? Its kind of a grind/creak/pop noise while turning sharply at low speeds and particularly when going in reverse like backing out of a driveway.

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