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Denise, the fluid goes in the power steering pump resovior at the same place you check the level. Make sure to check the level when the fluid is hot.
According to the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide : ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid )
According to the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide : Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
right next to the engine
Type 'F' ATF.
You can use the regular power steering fluid from you local auto parts, or use Dexron III transmission fluid. Either is good.
you will need a power steering seal replace.
In a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria : In the power steering fluid reservoir ( located at the front of the engine , on the drivers side , between the engine air filter housing and the top radiator hose ) Take the vehicle for a drive so that the engine coolant temperature gauge shows it is approximately in the middle of the normal range ( C and H ) and you have made several turns Shut the vehicle OFF and check the power steering fluid level ( it should be between the minimum and maximum marks ( if it is don't add any fluid ) * according to the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide , MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid
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You may use power steering fluid or Dexron transmission fluid. Both available at your local auto parts. =================================================================================== Also , the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used in the power steering
Look for Dexron IV, just check at your local auto parts.
Dexron. Just check with your local auto parts.