Saturday, June 17, 2023

Ford Powering Steering pump leaks fluid out the top 2007 Ford Focus

 I have a 2007 Ford Focus.  I have spent $1000 having 2 mechanics replace the pump and it still leaks out the top.  Every time I would cut the car off, all the fluid would leak out of the top overnight.  The problem I found is that I was using regular power steering fluid instead of the Mercon V Automatic Transmission Fluid that the manual recommends.  I guess it has a lower boiling point than Mercon V.  I just assumed regular power steering fluid is what I needed.  You would think 1 of the 2 mechanics would have said something as many times as I took the car back.  The pump also made a loud whining sound with regular fluid.  With Mercon V, quiet as a baby.   I'm writing this to say you the trouble because I couldn't this exact issue online. The 2nd issue is that the oem cap was lose on the reservoir as well. I had to buy a replacement cap from the local parts store that fits perfect!