Hi All,

I've got an 03 Series II with the 4.6l engine & ACE... I've been noticing an increasingly louder "growl" when turning the steering wheel. It actually sounds a lot like a hydraulic cylinder activating under load. BTW - noise is louder when sitting still - I assume this is because its harder to move the wheels when not in motion.

Is this indicative of power steering pump going out or something a little less sinister? Not experienced at all with steering systems, so HELP!

oh - vehicle just shy of 60k miles.

Thanks!