Horrible sound coming from steering 2012 F-150

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TheGoose

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As the title states. 65,000 miles and the steering is making a horrible noise when you turn the wheel at any speed. Nothing looks broke. It almost sounds like it needs a shot of grease but I could not find anything to grease.

Anybody else ran into this?
 
   / Horrible sound coming from steering 2012 F-150 #2  
What motor? Reason I ask is the 5.0 and Ecoboost use totally different steering systems.

Chris
 
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3.5 EB
 
   / Horrible sound coming from steering 2012 F-150 #4  

It has electric steering then. My guess is it's something in that component. Sucks because you are just out of warranty.

Good luck.

Chris
 
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I did a quick search but couldn't find anything similar on the web. I'll probably take it to the dealer tomorrow.
 
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Curious, Is it a whining noise, Grinding noise, Can you give a example of the noise you're hearing.
 
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Yes and Yes. Hard to describe it, like I said, sounds like it needs a shot of grease but I see nothing to grease. I need to have a closer look but I've been super busy. I'm going to be really PO'd if this costs me more than $400. I expect much more from a truck at 65K miles.

Curious, Is it a whining noise, Grinding noise, Can you give a example of the noise you're hearing.
 
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Might need a shot of power steering fluid.
 
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I don't think it takes any power steering fluid as Diamond Pilot stated it's electric assist.
 

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