System Fill
WARNING:
Do not mix oil types. Any mixture or any unapproved oil could lead to seal deterioration and leaks. A leak could ultimately cause loss of fluid, which could result in a power steering assist.
- Fill the power steering reservoir to the full cold or remote reservoir center mark. Use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX meeting Ford specification MERCON® or equivalent.
- Remove the fuel pump relay located in the battery junction box to disable the vehicle from starting. See Figure-Figure .
- Crank the engine for 30 seconds, check fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
- Raise the front wheels off the floor.
- Crank the engine for 30 seconds while cycling the steering wheel from lock-to-lock.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the appropriate level. Use Motorcraft MERCON® Multi-Purpose (ATF) Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX meeting Ford specification MERCON® or equivalent.
- Install the fuel pump relay.
- Clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)that may be set in the PCM. See 2000 SELF-DIAGNOSTICS -- EEC-V (GASOLINE) or 2001 SELF-DIAGNOSTICS -- EEC-V -- CNG & GASOLINE article under ENGINE PERFORMANCE .
- Purge the system of air. See PURGING SYSTEM OF AIR .
NOTE:
Do not hold the steering wheel at the stops.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill the power steering fluid reservoir.