the steering is tighting because the belt that gives movement to the oil pump of the hydravlic steering system is dragging and it doesent give all the rpm that the oil pump needs to work well.try to tight the belt or check for oil on the belt.
AnswerSounds like a bad Power Steering pump or another driven accessory like the alternator may be locking up and causing the belt to squeal and not turn at the needed speed. Chances are the crappy idler pully bearing might be failing since the stock one likely came out of a cerial box or a Yugo parts fire sale. Answeralso check the Smog Pump they are known to fail Located passenger side lowest Pulley on outside.Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used for the power steering fluid in a 2001 Ford Mustang according to the Owner Guide
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your power steering , according to the Owner Guide
The 2007 Ford Mustang owners manual shows Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid for the power steering ( NOT MERCON V )
Motorcraft MERCON ATF ( automatic transmission fluid ) according to the owners manual
No, the automatic in the new mustang gt is full automatic, not manumatic. it does have gears for diffrent weather, but it is not a manumatic.
Diagram for 1978 mustang steering column
Both automatic and manual transmissions are offered on most of the Ford Mustang models
it can be done but is not easy. must install a man trans run linkage from steering column to floor and install stick shift.
It takes about 2.5 quarts of Mercon Automatic Transmission fluid, then turn the steering left and right to work it all through the system. Check again when hot.
The recommended automatic transmission fluid for the 2005-2007 Mustang is Mercon V automatic transmission fluid
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid in your power steering ( must meet Ford specification MERCON ATF - XT -2 - QDX if using another brand )
It could have either the automatic or manual transmissions