That power steering flush.....

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Jul 29, 2012 | 05:29 PM

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helifixer

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I flush all of my fords every year.

Jul 29, 2012 | 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by miller_feed

When Roland and I did our flush, we didn't jack the front up. We did it on the cement floor in my shop.

I thought about trying that, but it was to the point that I couldn't turn the wheel with the truck stopped, so I was pretty confidant the wife wouldn't be able too.

Jul 29, 2012 | 06:35 PM

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whitesdford

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Originally Posted by cookie88

I thought about trying that, but it was to the point that I couldn't turn the wheel with the truck stopped, so I was pretty confidant the wife wouldn't be able too.

Mine was like that too....as soon as the new oil got in the system, voila....you could turn the steering wheel......

Jul 29, 2012 | 06:40 PM

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tjc transport

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i had ford do mine a few months ago when they did the oil change. when it went in i was ready to park the truck because i could not turn the wheel below 1000 rpm in my current condition. after i picked it up, i can turn the wheel at idle with two finger on my almost paralyzed right arm.

Jul 29, 2012 | 08:33 PM

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Bonanza35

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

I/m glad the ford dealer did you right. There's a first time for everybody. I've had real bad luck with that lately. I've been unable to do my own work for a while and haven't like anything they've done.

Jul 30, 2012 | 03:55 AM

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tjc transport

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i have a very good dealership here that takes pride in their work and their customers satisfaction.

Jul 30, 2012 | 04:50 AM

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DieselDowdy

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i had a 99 7.3 come into my shop on friday with a soft pedal and this usually is the fix. id say that 75 to 80 percent of power steering issues i see are related to the fluid, so i can not stress the importance of this flush. later tonight im gonna bring my truck into shop and do this to mine. i have a buddy that wants to film this and post it up so ill keep everyone updated. nice thread and definitely worth a sticky.

Jul 30, 2012 | 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tojoski

I'll add this to the list, it's gettin long. lol

Is it just Mercon IV in the PS?

Synthetic mercon v is what most suggest, but fresh "any" mercon will help.

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Jul 31, 2012 | 09:34 AM

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DavidE

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No spillage hint.

I found that I had no leaking when I pinched the end of the drain hose next to the hydro boost nipple and put a towel over the end as I removed the hose.

Jul 31, 2012 | 03:51 PM

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Almost, but not quite off-topic, but it is equally good to completely flush your brake fluid every 1-2 years as well... this will help minimize corrosion and brake mushiness.

Jul 31, 2012 | 08:34 PM

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cookie88

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Almost, but not quite off-topic, but it is equally good to completely flush your brake fluid every 1-2 years as well... this will help minimize corrosion and brake mushiness.

Agreed. I was going to do that last weekend too, but this dang 110° weather really has me wanting to minimize my outdoor time when I'm not at work.

Aug 7, 2012 | 01:27 AM

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ralleyclimber

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Would flushing it get the air out of the system? I did something really stupid and now I have air in the system.

Aug 7, 2012 | 03:52 AM

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ralleyclimber

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Flushed it.

We are good now.

Aug 7, 2012 | 06:00 AM

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JOHN2001

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I know this sounds like a stupid question but do the tires have to be on the ground to flush the system completly? Having 15 1/2 inch wide tires that really measure almost 17" wide is a real pain to try to turn the steering wheel when I'm not moving. Can I jack te front end up and flush it with the same results?