OEM 2003 Ford Escort Power Steering Pump

2003 Ford Escort Power Steering Pump Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump on 2003 Ford Escort?

  A: The power steering pump service requires battery ground cable disconnection as the first step. Start the procedure by disconnecting the radiator overflow tube before placing it to the side. Detach the bolt together with the A/C hose clamp before unfastening the speed control actuator cable from the A/C hose bracket to remove the A/C hose bracket. Start by raising the vehicle and supporting it before disconnecting both (A) bolts along with (B) RH lower splash shield. The power steering tensioner bolt receives clockwise rotation for accessory drive belt removal as technicians disconnect the power steering pressure hose attached to the power steering pump. Lower the vehicle while disconnecting the power steering pressure hoses between each other. First remove the power steering pressure hose bracket bolts before putting the brackets to the side. Detach the Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) electrical connection while performing bolt removal of the engine block ground bracket. First disconnect the return hose from the pump before raising the car once more to replace the pressure hose. The four power steering pump installation bolts need removal along with the disposal of the power steering pump heat shield. Secure new teflon seal 388898-S to the power steering pressure hose fittings before installation as part of hose connection while cleaning threads from all debris. First install four bolts into the power steering pump before putting on the new power steering pump heat shield. Lower the car till the position of power steering hose then join the power steering return hose to the power steering pump. Reinstall the bolts to anchor the engine block ground bracket in place before you join the HO2S electrical connector. After the power steering pressure hoses receive proper alignment, complete their connection then proceed to mount the supported vehicle during the hose-to-pump installation. Position the accessory drive belt under the pressure of turning the tensioner bolt clockwise before you install the RH lower splash shield and its associated bolts. Install the power steering pressure hose brackets after lowering the vehicle while making sure to put them in correct positions before installing the bolts. Install the bolt into the A/C hose bracket before placing the speed control actuator cable inside the bracket to install its clamp bolt. To complete installation, the radiator overflow tube requires reconnection followed by battery ground cable connection while understanding that battery disconnect and reconnect may cause temporary abnormal drive behavior until the adaptive strategy relearning process finishes through driving 16 km (10 mi) or longer.