Power steering cooler?
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Power steering cooler?
For the last 5 years I thought this was an add on engine oil cooler until it started to leak. Then I found out it was for the power steering fluid. I've never had a vehicle with one before...is that standard for a 2 wheel drive?
I've located the tranny cooler infront of the a/c condensor.
Why would you need a p/s fluid cooler? Wouldn't an engine oil cooler have been better for Ford to install?
I've located the tranny cooler infront of the a/c condensor.
Why would you need a p/s fluid cooler? Wouldn't an engine oil cooler have been better for Ford to install?
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i just found mine the other day too. i was like what is that? and i followed the lines to the p/s pump. its in a weird place too...way up under and behind the radiator. odd but i guess it extends the life of the pump or other components. i do know that in 98 rangers they changed from recirculating ball steering to rack and pinion steering, maybe its part of the new design.
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It may have been in an attempt to quiet down that God-awful power steering whine. And I just looked all over on my truck, followed every power steering line and I did not locate a cooler. If it makes any difference my truck doesn't have A/C.
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Originally posted by maticuno
It may have been in an attempt to quiet down that God-awful power steering whine. And I just looked all over on my truck, followed every power steering line and I did not locate a cooler. If it makes any difference my truck doesn't have A/C.
It may have been in an attempt to quiet down that God-awful power steering whine. And I just looked all over on my truck, followed every power steering line and I did not locate a cooler. If it makes any difference my truck doesn't have A/C.
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