power steering fluid FORD F250 1996 Owners Manual

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[SV37200( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
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[SV37400(BEF )01/89]
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Brake master cylinder
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[SV37600( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV37700( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV37800( ALL)03/95]
To check the level of your power steering fluid:
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[SV37900( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV38000( ALL)01/95]
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
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[SV38100(BEF )05/95]
3. Turn the engine off.
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[SV38200( ALL)03/94]
4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which
is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The
fluid level should be between the arrows in
the FULL HOT range, which is marked on
the side of the dipstick, opposite the side
marked FULL COLD. Do not add fluid if the
level is within the FULL HOT range.
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[SV38250( ALL)03/94]
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Power steering dipstick
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[SV38600(B F )10/90]
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Power steering reservoir
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[SV38800( ALL)07/94]
5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level, until you reach the FULL HOT range.
Do not overfill.
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[SV38900(BEF )01/95]
Use only power steering fluid that:
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[SV39000(BEF )01/95]
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meets Ford's Specification ESW-M2C33-F,
such as Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid,
E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F
Automatic Transmission Fluid with a Ford
registration number (an 8-digit number
beginning with ª2Pº printed on the fluid
container).
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[SV39200( ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive
your vehicle for a long period of time before
adding fluid. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[SV39300( ALL)03/95]
6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back
in and make sure that it fits snugly.
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[SV39400( ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is
cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL
COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will
only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
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[SV39405( ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your
vehicle with the engine off. It could
force power steering fluid out from the
reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it
could unseat the cap.
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