Check the manual. Full diagrams of 2005 engines and locations of parts.
Faulty power steering pump, bad power steering fluid, insufficient or excessive power steering fluid.
Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used as the power steering fluid according to the 2004 Ford F-150 Owner Guide
A 2010 Ford F150 pick-up uses automatic transmission fluid.
According to the 2006 Ford F-150 Owner Guide ( Motorcraft MERCON automatic transmission fluid ) is used in the power steering
IT IS ATTACHED TO THE PUMP AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE
It's either transmission fluid or power steering fluid. Some fords use transmission fluid for the power steering. Check both fluid levels as per your owners Manual
Yes, they are interchangeable.
No it is not normal. It means that air is being introduced into the steering line somewhere. The fluid bubbles because air will go to the highest point in the system. Check to see if you have any leaking fluid anywhere.
Locate the power steering gear box and drain the fluid. Locate the bolts and remove them. Pull the arm. Detach the steering wheel from the steering linkage. PullÊthe linkage until it dischargesÊfrom the gear box. Loosen the bolt on the gear box and remove the box.
Check owner's manual. If you don't have one copy and paste link below; www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals-------------------------------------------------- Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).To check the level of your power steering fluid: 1. Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature. The power steeringfluid will be at the right temperature when the engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is installed at this time. 3. Turn the engine off.All vehicles except E-Super Duty: 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which is highlighted in yellow in your vehicle). The fluid level should be between the arrows in the FULL HOT range, which is marked on the side of the dipstick, opposite the side marked FULL COLD. Do not add fluid if the level is within the FULL HOT range. 329 Power steering dipstick Power steering reservoir 5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level, until you reach the FULL HOT range. Do not overfill. 6. When you are finished, put the dipstick back in and make sure that it fits snugly. If you check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is approximately 50°F to 85°F (10°C to 30°C). 330 E-Super Duty vehicles: 4. Check the fluid level in the power steering fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir. 5. If the power steering fluid is below the MIN mark, add fluid in small amounts until the level is between the MIN and MAX lines on the side of the reservoir. Power steering reservoir If you check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the MIN on the reservoir. The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is approximately 50°F to 85°F (10°C to 30°C). 331 Use only power steering fluid that: qmeets Ford's Specification, such as MerconH Automatic Transmission Fluid. If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid. This can damage the power steering pump. NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of yourvehicle with the engine off. It could force power steering fluid out from the reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it could unseat the cap.
To bleed out any air, start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully from side to side. Keep checking the fluid and add as needed. This will force the air into the reservoir and out of the system. Caution: The fluid will expand as it heats up, so do not overfill.
How to Change the Power Steering Pump in a Ford F150 Proper lubrication of an F150's hydraulic steering linkage is vital to the functionality of the truck's power steering system. Over time, the seals and bearings within the truck's power steering pump corrode, resulting in power steering fluid leaks and premature wear due to the increase in temperature of the power steering components. Leaks can also pose a fire hazard if the fluid contacts the engine or the exhaust manifold when hot. Thankfully, replacement power steering pumps for a Ford F150 are readily available at most automotive parts retailers, and the replacement process is relatively straightforward. Instructions 1. Step 1 Place a container underneath the power steering pump to capture the power steering fluid as it is drained from the pump. The F150's power steering pump is located on the driver's side of the engine. Remove both the input and output hoses from the back of the power steering pump. Both hoses attach to the pump with a nut, which is located at the end of each hose. Loosen both nuts with a wrench, then pull both hoses away from the pump and allow the fluid to drain into the container. 2. Step 2 Loosen the pump's adjustment bolt with a wrench to allow the pump's belt to slacken, then lift the belt away from the pump's pulley. The adjustment bolt is located at the bottom of pump where the pump meets its mounting bracket. 3. Step 3 Remove the pump's retaining bolts with a wrench, then lift the pump out of the engine compartment. The retaining bolts are located on the mounting bracket which secures the pump to the engine. 4. Step 4 Place the replacement pump into position and install the pump's retaining bolts through the mounting bracket. Do not tighten these bolts yet. 5. Step 5 Install the two hoses to the back of the pump and place the pump's belt over the pulley on the front of the pump. 6. Step 6 Pull the pump away from the engine to tighten the tension on the belt, and then tighten each of the pump's retaining bolts. 7. Step 7 Fill the power steering pump with power steering fluid to approximately 1/2" of the top, then start the engine and turn the steering wheel several times to the right and to the left to bleed the air out of the steering system. Turn the engine off, then check the pump's fluid level with the pump's dipstick. The fluid level should appear at or just under the "Full" mark on the pump's dipstick. Add additional fluid if necessary.