Greasing/Lubing Automatic Raising/Declining Steering Column

[Joel Groff]

2015 Ford Taurus SHO, how does one ****/grease the automatic raising/declining steering column when you start the car or turn it off, it makes a noise like it needs lubed since it hasn't been lubed in 8 years. Anyone know if it is accessible or how to do this????

 

[kryptto]

SO - I looked up on ALLData the process of getting to the motor and removal of parts.

First - remove the "Knee" panel below the wheel - there are 2 screws - and then pinch clips so pull toward seat.



Then there are 3 screws to remove from under the column.



Then remove the top piece - pull up



Lastly - look at the parts and use I would guess a silicone based lubricant and lubricate the areas of movement.



Good luck - no real procedure called out - its a DIY kind of experience.

 

[Joel Groff]

Thank you oh so very much kryptto. This helps immensely. I forgot about ALLDATA. I used to use this back in the day. I will use this for sure. You are the man.

 

[kryptto]

Thank you oh so very much kryptto. This helps immensely. I forgot about ALLDATA. I used to use this back in the day. I will use this for sure. You are the man.

make sure the motor is not making noise - stripped.

 

[Joel Groff]

I would assume it would lose its telescopic function if it is stripped right?? Like it won’t go up and down when going into accessory mode or staying the car/turning it off??

 

[kryptto]

I would assume it would lose its telescopic function if it is stripped right?? Like it won’t go up and down when going into accessory mode or staying the car/turning it off??

true - just check to make sure the noises arent coming from the motor.

 

[Majestic]

First thing I did when I bought my SHO was turn off the easy entry/exit.

 

[kryptto]

Yup

2014 Ford Taurus SHO PP - Catless Downpipes - 3BAR MAP - Ford Performance Spark Plugs Colder Range - K&N CAD, Reisch 170, HP Tuned, Accel Coil Pack, Chrome Delete - Android Auto Nav System

 

[luigisho]

Thank you oh so very much kryptto. This helps immensely. I forgot about ALLDATA. I used to use this back in the day. I will use this for sure. You are the man.

Post back with results to see if this is the fix.

 

[Joel Groff]

First thing I did when I bought my SHO was turn off the easy entry/exit.

That’s genius

 

[Joel Groff]

Post back with results to see if this is the fix.

Will do