Steering System Noise Definitions: Squeak
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Squeaks are noises due to friction or component rubbing anywhere in the steering system. Squeaks have appeared in steering linkage joints, in steering column components, steering gear rotary seals and steering wheel trim parts.