Hi,

I have owned my Mondeo for roughly 6 Months. I bought it directly from a large company as it was fleet disposal. FSH with 55000 Miles on the clock.
I have had the car now for 6 Months and am still extremely pleased. I have had no issues until the last 2/3 Weeks.
The car now has 76000 Miles having been my reliable motorway workhorse since October. the car has been fully maintained with the last service being at 73200.
On a routine drive home 3 weeks ago, i noticed a whine coming from under the bonnet, and then after a day or so, coming through the wheel.
After taking it to my local ford dealer, and having no luck (more than likely because i now have an AA warranty due to the Ford Warranty having expired) i took it to a local garage.
I had the problem diagnosed after 3 days, as a valve on the power steering pump leaking, due to the fluid being heated, melting parts of the pump itself. To my dismay i have had to have a new power steering pump installed (luckily at the warranty's expense)
the car is now fine, but after about an hour driving, the noise comes back, albeit very feintly. I fear that the Steering Rack, may have also fallen victim and wondered if anyone else had had an issue along the lines of the one i've had.

Many Thanks
Matt

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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 140 Zetec. 5 Door Hatch. Sea Grey Metallic