Power Steering question

[StangLott05]

Has anyone had an issue with 05 GT where steering wheel is turning a little harder than norm AND you can hear a slight power steering whine but fluid is not low or leaking?

 

[07 Boss]

Sounds like you need a new pump.

 

[StockishS197]

Has anyone had an issue with 05 GT where steering wheel is turning a little harder than norm AND you can hear a slight power steering whine but fluid is not low or leaking?

Could be old fluid, could be a bad pump, or both.

I would suction out the old fluid and inspect, replace with fresh fluid and see if it helps.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

Another factor can be the type of fluid. The suggestion to replace the fluid is a good one (empty the reservoir), and fill with mercon v transmission fluid (that's right, mercon V is what the specs call for using).
But, it does sound like the pump is on its way out.

 

[StangLott05]

Which REALLY SUCKS because this car only has 44k on it (39k when I bought it 3 years ago). Could it be from age as opposed to wear and tear?

 

[StockishS197]

I’m telling you, try the fluid swap first.

My 3v had a noisy pump and it was just old fluid….

And if it is a pump worst case, it’s really easy to swap.