Power steering fluid, Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2007 F-550 v.1 User Manual

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POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled
maintenance information
for the
service interval schedules. If adding
fluid is necessary, use only
MERCON

௡ ATF.

Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20°F–80°F
(-7°C–25°C):

1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows
in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this
range.

2. If the fluid level is low. Add fluid to bring fluid level up to be between
the arrows in the FULL COLD range.

3. Start the engine.

4. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.

5. Turn the engine off.

6. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is
between the arrows in the FULL COLD range.

7. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL COLD range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.

2007 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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