Fill Procedure

1. Fill the power steering reservoir to appropriate level.
- Use Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Transmission Fluid, XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON.

WARNING: DO NOT MIX OIL TYPES. ANY MIXTURE OR AMY 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.





2. Remove the ignition coil fuse number 30 in the instrument panel fuse box to disable the engine from starting.
3. Raise the front wheels off the floor.





4. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop while cranking the engine.

CAUTION: Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds at a time. Damage to the starter motor could result.

5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the appropriate level.
- Use Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Transmission Fluid, XT-2-QDX or equivalent meeting Ford specification MERCON.

CAUTION: Do not overfill the power steering fluid reservoir.





7. Install the ignition coil fuse number 30 in the instrument panel fuse box.
8. Clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Run vehicle and check the system for leaks.

NOTE: If the power steering is noisy and accompanied by evidence of aerated fluid it will be necessary to purge the power steering system.