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How To Add Power Steering Fluid

While your Ford or Lincoln Dealership is always the best place for maintaining your vehicle, it never hurts to know how to do a few things on your own.
You can help keep your vehicle’s steering system operating properly by checking its power steering fluid at least once per year and topping it off if necessary.
Before you begin

  • Be sure to consult your Owner Guide to determine the proper power steering fluid to use
  • Start the engine and let it run until the temperature gauge reaches the center of the normal area between H and C

Checking the power steering fluid

  1. With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel until it stops left and right several times
  2. Turn off the engine
  3. Locate the Power Steering Reservoir and wipe it clean with a rag
  4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If it is between the "MIN" and "MAX" lines, you do not need to add fluid
  5. If the fluid is below the “MIN” line, remove the cap and add fluid in small amounts until it reaches the proper range – do not fill above the “MAX” line
  6. Replace the cap and make sure it is tight
For more detailed information and illustrations on how to check and add power steering fluid, be sure to consult your Owner Guide.

Genuine Parts & Service from the experts

If your vehicle power steering fluid level is depleted or leaking, it could be an indication of a larger problem.

That’s why you should always be sure to consult the Genuine Parts & Service experts at your local Ford or Lincoln Dealership. Their Ford Motor Company-trained technicians can identify any problems and take care of everything you need, all in one stop.

Schedule an appointment

Topping Off Fluids

What you’ll need

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