i can not find a thread on changing the fluid on the power steering pump in a 97?i googles it to and nothing. i even tried to suction some out of the reservior at the top but got very little out.am i missing a drain plug on the pump because i be damned if i see one?

 

Look here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-fluid.html

 

oh great a platic nipple...i have a five state trip to do in 3 days.i thought it might be a good idea to do it now but i guess it will have to wait.cant run the chance of that plastic breaking and having to source a pump in that time.thanks though

 

You are welcome.
Yes you have to be very careful with that plastic nipple.