I need advice or maybe yall know if these shops are right. I’ve never had a rack go bad in any car I’ve owned. This Mustang has been a pipe of junk over 8 years.
I’ve been trying to nail down this annoying sound for a very long time. I replaced struts, end links and control arms. Nothing seems to have fixed this sound.
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I started pulling on the steering shaft and found play. I also noticed in park if you rock the wheel it makes a sound that I believe is similar to the one in the video. In the process I noticed the boot on the passenger side inner tie rod is unclamped.
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I thought it was a shaft but, I took the car in twice to get a professional diagnosis. AutoNation Ford Orange Park and an independent shop. Both (highest rated in my area) are saying it’s the entire rack and pinion/gear. Not a belt, not a shaft, everything (part/kit is 1500 bucks). 2500 bucks (2k from the independent shop as it was a remanufactured unit).
Does this sound like a rack gone bad? I do worry the one time we do drive it maybe could be a safety issue?
Notes no one will care about:
We don’t drive this car much anymore after getting a RAV4 a month ago. Plan to get rid of it for an GT, honestly. Its gonna be a couple years
Well it sure sounds like the rack gone bad and that's pretty typical on Ford products. They don't make them like they used to. No, you could try a rebuild rack. That would be a little bit cheaper but it's still an expensive job
Thank you!