Problem with my mondeo!! anyone able to help please?

[davidcraigt]

i gotta 2002 2.5 v6 mondeo. only had it a couple of months and it is a pucker motor.However i Noticed a small puddle of fluid near front drivers wheel around 2 weeks ago. The car then started what i can only describe as a clicking/clunking noise when turning the steering wheel full lock and the car is now pulling to one side. Gotta mate to have a look and he reckons i need to order new cv joint kit. Was wandering what you guys and gals thought. As he is a good friend but can get ahead of himself sometimes.(comeon we all got at least 1 of them lol) I would appreciate your input and thoughts. thanks!

[Hudson]

CV joint split on my ST24 and made a clicking noise on full lock (gets faster as you go faster), it never leaked anything however?

[DrDeAtH]

Best get under it and have a look. Take a few pics if needs be and post them up. It will be easier for people to advise you.

[Superhoop]

What colour was the fluid?

[Cockey]

My car is in the garage at the moment having the steering rack reconditioned. I had similar symptoms to you, the seals let go allowing the power steering fluid to empty all over the floor. Give the gaiter near the front wheel a squeeze.

It was a pretty big leak, but I managed to slow it by using some power steering stop leak from halfrauds. You add it to the reservoir and it causes the seals to expand. Worth a shot.

Eta: the fluid may look black on the floor, mine did, but as soon as I dipped my fingers in it I realised it was red so knew it was power steering fluid. Check the reservoir too.

Edited by Cockey on Wednesday 16th May 19:55