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Faulty power steering pump, bad power steering fluid, insufficient or excessive power steering fluid.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid according to the 2004 Ford F-150 Owner Guide
A 2010 Ford F150 pick-up uses automatic transmission fluid.
According to the 2006 Ford F-150 Owner Guide ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the power steering
IT IS ATTACHED TO THE PUMP AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE
It's either transmission fluid or power steering fluid. Some fords use transmission fluid for the power steering. Check both fluid levels as per your owners Manual
Yes, they are interchangeable.
Check the manual. Full diagrams of 2005 engines and locations of parts.
No it is not normal. It means that air is being introduced into the steering line somewhere. The fluid bubbles because air will go to the highest point in the system. Check to see if you have any leaking fluid anywhere.
With the wheels pointed straight ahead and engine running (assuming it has power steering), you measure the amount of travel at the outer diameter of the steering wheel from left to right without moving the wheels.
Locate the power steering gear box and drain the fluid. Locate the bolts and remove them. Pull the arm. Detach the steering wheel from the steering linkage. PullÊthe linkage until it dischargesÊfrom the gear box. Loosen the bolt on the gear box and remove the box.
The fluid reservoir is bolted onto the firewall. It is just to the left, looking from the front of the vehicle.