constant note from power steering

I have had my 2007 Ford Galaxy LHD for a year now and since I got it there has been an annoying 'note' coming from the power steering. if i sit with engine running and touch nothing the sound goes away. When I turn the wheel the sound 'note' starts again. I also get a shut down sound a second after switching the car off.

It is unusual as my friend has a late 2008 model RHD and I have not noticed that noise. Is this normal, ie. have they used an improved part for later models?

Asked on 20 February 2013 by gregfiddles

Answered by Honest John

There has been a problem of contaminated power steering fluid with Ford power steering systems.

Tags: unexplained noises power steering

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