Ford AM/FM stereo manual Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid, Maintenance and Specifications

Maintenance and Specifications

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON® ATF.

FULL COLD

Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20° – 80° F (-7°

–25° C):

1.Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.

2.If the fluid level is low, start the engine.

3.While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times.

4.Turn the engine off.

For E-450 and E-550 vehicles with the Hydro-Boost Brake System, do not press the brake pedal after the engine has been

turned off.

5.Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.

6.If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the

dipstick back in the reservoir.

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