Shops that do taht service have a special amchine to do it with. If you don't have access to a flush machine, you will just have to do a drain and fill. It would be good to drain and fill the fluid several times to make sure it's a complete fluid exchange.
Power steering fluid.
Flush it
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering in a 2001 Ford Ranger
I paid $ 129.99 at the GM dealership for power steering flush & fill with synthetic fluid.
You need to flush the power steering fluid on a 2003 Toyota Highlander every two to three years. You should check the fluid levels weekly.
According to the 1996 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : Yes , Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
According to the 2005 Ford Ranger owners manual : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering
You will screw your steering system. You need to flush steering system ASAP. And of course do not drive with engine oil in steering.
DEX III Transmission Fluid
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in your power steering according to the Owner Guide
it doesnt matter! ---------------------------------------------------------------- The 2000 Ford Ranger owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used for your power steering
Water in fluid as a result of leak or condensation. Time to flush and refill with new.