My mistake
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 225
Likes: 2
From: Richland, MO
Ram assist should be able to use standard p.s. fluid, A/T Fluid, even some lighter grader hydraulic fluids. It's only the rack and pinion types that are fairly easy to screw up, found on later models.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by shoot4fun
Gimme yer specifics, I can run them real quick and tell what you need.
According to the parts catalogs, the only use of Mercon prior to 1980, was on 1977/79 C6's. Every other A/T used type F thru 1979.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 225
Likes: 2
From: Richland, MO
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 225
Likes: 2
From: Richland, MO
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,324
Likes: 0
From: Revelstoke B.C.
O.K,that is a bit of a relief.I got concerned,I did quite a bit of research on this forum.It came up alot,to use the atf type f.I was thinking that the power steering fluid is too thin.Maybe a new pump is in need.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by shoot4fun
Oops. Meant ATF works fine. Sorry. hard to screw them up, short of using water...
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,324
Likes: 0
From: Revelstoke B.C.
Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Type F ATF was used as P/S fluid from 1953 thru 1979.
According to the parts catalogs, the only use of Mercon prior to 1980, was on 1977/79 C6's. Every other A/T used type F thru 1979.
According to the parts catalogs, the only use of Mercon prior to 1980, was on 1977/79 C6's. Every other A/T used type F thru 1979.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 225
Likes: 2
From: Richland, MO
you can use p.s. fluid, or ATF. Makes no difference. If it's making noise, try some additive made for power steering before replacing it. Don't want to ruffle feathers, so I won't mention my personal preference...
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by sedly
O.K,that is a bit of a relief.I got concerned,I did quite a bit of research on this forum.It came up alot,to use the atf type f.I was thinking that the power steering fluid is too thin.Maybe a new pump is in need.
The 1978 pumps have different fittings and use different P/S pressure hoses that have an "O" Ring on the male tube end. 1978 and later: You slip the pressure hose's male tube into the pumps fitting, then tighten up the nut.
1977 and earlier P/S pressure hoses will NOT work on 1978 and later pumps.
