System Flushing

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 LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.





1. Remove the ignition coil fuse number 30 in the instrument panel fuse box to disable the engine from starting.





2. Disconnect the power steering return hose.
(1) Compress and move the hose clamp.
(2) Disconnect the power steering return hose and plug the fitting to the reservoir.

3. Attach an extension hose between the power steering return hose and an empty container.





4. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Use Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Transmission Fluid, XT-2-QDX or equivalent MERCON approved fluid.

5. Raise the front wheels off the ground.





6. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop while cranking the engine until the fluid exiting the extension hose is clear.





7. Disconnect the extension hose from the power steering return hose and attach the power steering return hose to the power steering fluid reservoir.





8. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Use Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose Transmission Fluid, XT-2-QDX or equivalent MERCON approved fluid.

CAUTION: Do not overfill the power steering fluid reservoir.

9. Install the ignition coil fuse.





10. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.

CAUTION: Do not hold at lock for more than five seconds; damage to the pump may occur.

11. Check the power steering fluid level.
12. Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).