Steering Wheel Squeak 2011 SHO Non-PP

[peppelepugh]

Lets play a game guys, It's called... "NAME.... THAT.... SQUEAK!!!!!"

Here is a video of it, any ideas? I'd like to have a decent idea before I take it into the dealership (if I can't fix it myself) Everything feels fine in the steering wheel, it just squeaks....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq8sF16_4QQ

Thanks in advance guys!

[SHOdded]

Probably needs lithium grease in the joints exposed when the column covers are taken off.

This is from my 2007 Edge FSM:

Steering column squeak, cracks or grinds

Insufficiently lubricated steering shaft bushings
LUBRICATE the steering shaft and shaft tube seals.

Loose or misaligned steering column shrouds
TIGHTEN or ALIGN the steering column shrouds.

Steering wheel rubbing against steering column shrouds
REPOSITION the steering column shrouds.

Upper or lower bearing sleeves out of position
REPOSITION the bearing sleeves. 

[BiGMaC]

Computer speakers can modify sounds a lot... but it doesn't sound like a metalic squeak... it sounds like something plastic or rubber... not sure what to guess as far as origin based on the vid... Can you localize the sound to the top, middle . bottom, etc of the column?

[peppelepugh]

Mac, correct. it doesn't sound like a metallic squeak at all. I'd have to get up closer to it tonight.

I've also noticed this only happens when the wheel is turned anywhere to the right of center. uuuuhhhh, lemme word this better.

Set steering wheel 100% straight (so wheels are straight). Turn wheel to the left of 100% straight, there is no squeak. Turn the wheel anywhere to the right of 100% straight and it produces that squeak as seen.

[ZSHO]

To me it sounds like exactly what others mentioned,lack of grease by the steering column,just grab a knife or razor blade and insert it between the steering column and it comes off real easy,by removing that maybe you can pinpoint the issue by turning the wheel,also if you can inspect it right above the brake pedal,you will see the steering shaft on top.Z.

[crash712us]

Mine does same thing. On and off. And as he said it isn't metallic in sound. My hunch is its the steering angle sensor.


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[peppelepugh]

Mine does same thing. On and off. And as he said it isn't metallic in sound. My hunch is its the steering angle sensor.


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BRINGING THIS BACK FROM THE DEAD!

I took the SHO in today to get this among a few other things looked at. Of course the car would not reproduce the issue, but I sent their service manager the video posted along with showed them all the fluid/lube on the cover under the steering column inside the cabin.

Low and behold, there was an issue. There is a bad sensor along with a broken "clunk"/"clonk" spring? (i'll have part numbers in the next day or 2 for you guys.  But apparently it is the spring that controls the lubrication for the electric power steering.  It broke, so when things get hot (nice warm sunny day) it pretty much "over lubes" they system they are saying. which lead to the steering column cover being covered.

I'll have more details as I mentioned before!

[peppelepugh]

[SHOdded]

Interesting!  Good stuff to know

[peppelepugh]

Parts installed: 8E5Z 13K359 AA: Switch Assembly(Turn Signal Switch... I didn't even know it was broken. haha) and AG1Z 14A664A: Cover and contact plate (What It Does. An Air Bag Clockspring installs between the steering wheel and the steering column to  provide a continuous electrical connection between the two, even when the wheel is turned.)

What they were telling me was with the bad clock spring, there was overheating essentially in the steering column. Heating up the grease and causing that puddle in the pic above. 

FROM WIKI: Clock Spring - In vehicle steering systems a clock spring or clockspring is a spiral-wound special rotary electrical connector which allows a vehicle's steering wheel to turn while still making an electrical connection between the steering wheel airbag and/or the vehicle's horn and other devices and the vehicle's electrical systems. The clockspring is located between the steering wheel and the steering column.

Dealership Notes: Found grease leaking from multi function switch, removed and replaced switch, test OK.  Found clock spring rubbing and making noise, removed steering wheel removed and replaced clock spring, reinstalled steering wheel test OK test drove OK. 

[ZSHO]

Thats great to know.  Z