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high pitch noise when rotating steering wheel,feels heavier than normal? but in most cases find a leakage from another componant (a underline fault ) to cause the pump to fail a mechanical componant will always fail 1st, lubrication is vital! you try running a marathon with no water, its just the same!

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Q: How can you tell if the power steering pump on a 2004 Taurus needs replacement?
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