Hello all,
My 1998 Mustang GT makes a constant noise that only gets louder when you either turn the steering wheel, or press the brakes. The noise always there, even if the car is in park. The best way I can describe this noise is something like winding-grinding-gear type racket. It's very loud. The car leaks power steering fluid and it literally has no braking power. I mean, the car was just barely moving from the torque at idle and it took all my might standing on the brake pedal to get that car to stop. Are the power brake and power steering system somehow interconnected? I find it odd that it makes the same noise regardless of whether I steer or use the brakes. I don't know what to do here because the car isn't drivable in its current state. If I took it to a shop or dealer, it would have to be towed. Could this just be a power steering pump or rack problem? It's hard to tell where exactly the power steering leak originates from. Any suggustions would be great. Thanks.