OEM Ford Windstar Power Steering Pump

Ford Windstar Power Steering Pump Parts and Q&A

• Power Steering Pump
  F58Z-3A674-ABRM
  Q: How to service and repair the power steering pump on Ford Windstar?

  A:

  Service or repair operations on the steering pump start with removing the fuel pump relay from the battery junction box before disconnecting the stainless power steering return hose with reservoir plugging. After attaching an extension hose to join the power steering return hose with an empty container the technician must lift the front wheels off the floor. The reservoir needs Motorcraft Mercon (R) Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX or a Mercon (R) equivalent fluid if it calls for any addition. Apply caution when doing this task because running the engine longer than 15 seconds in one stretch might result in premature starter failure so let the starter rest for one minute before restarting. Lastly it is essential to not maintain pressure against the Steering Wheel stops for over three to five seconds because this action can damage the power steering pump. Crane the engine at the steering wheel stops during cranking until the power steering return hose fluid is both debris-free and contamination-free before adding fluid to match level. To proceed with the next steps lower the vehicle and detach the power steering return hose extension tube from the reservoir before securing the return hose correctly but avoid overflowing the reservoir. Verify the fluid level one more time then add sufficient liquid using appropriate fluid. Place the fuel pump relay back into the battery junction box after which you can start the engine while making stop-to-stop wheel rotations. The power steering system requires purging and fluid level checking with specified fluid when it generates noise signals along with fluid aeration.