Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2003 TDCi Steering Pump

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Fri 21 Nov 2008 10:31
2003 TDCi Steering Pump - 1970badgirl
Does anyone out there know if theres a problem with steering pumps on Mondeos?I have been told that it is a common problem and currenty in the process of having mine changed.I didnt realise this was a problem with mondeos and find it odd for a car of this age.
When you turn the steering wheel it makes a grinding/grating noise,could it be something else apart from the steering pump?Thanks for your help.

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 21/11/2008 at 12:34

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Fri 21 Nov 2008 11:15
Ford Mondeo TDCi 53 Plate Diesel Steering Pump - rtj70
I had a Mondeo TDCi for around 4 years and never had any problems nor have I heard about problems. Someone on here will be along with an opinion on this shortly no doubt.
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Fri 21 Nov 2008 14:17
2003 TDCi Steering Pump - kithmo
There was a problem with some part of the steering column which needed greasing IIRC.
Dry balljoints, top suspension strut bearings or trackrod ends could cause a grinding noise as can a broken spring which is common on a few modern cars.
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Sat 22 Nov 2008 20:14
2003 TDCi Steering Pump - spikeyhead {p}
I've had mine done. The problem, IIRC is that it is piggybacked onto the water pump with only a simple seal between the two. When the seal starts to give way the pump gets wet and fails.
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