First step would be to check if you have enough Power Steering fluid in the system. If it is low then fill it up to the fill line and it would probably be a good idea to check for leaks in the system. If you check the fluid and it is good, then there would be only one other option, and that would be the power steering pump. First step would be to check if you have enough power steering fluid in the system. If it is low then fill it up to the fill line and it would probably be a good idea to check for leaks in the system. If you check the fluid and it is good, then there would be only one other option, and that would be the power steering pump.
* No power steering fluid in reservoir * The power steering pump is not operating
That means that you need power steering fluid!!
low or leaking power steerinng pump fluid or hoses, loose belt on power steering belt or power steering pump going bad
Low fluid level? Bad steering pump? Worn steering rack?
The reservoir on my 2000 Cougar is behind the front passenger strut tower, it should be the same on your 2001, they are the same car under the hood.
Right under the hood back left corner behind the shocks(aka black circle looking thing)
Into the power steering reservoir.
According to the 2002 Mercury Cougar Owner Guide : In the passenger compartment fuse panel : # 21 is a 40 amp fuse for the power moonroof , power windows
how do i change out a power steering switch on a 2001 mercury sable with a 3.0 engine?
On a 2001 Mercury Cougar : Fuse ( # 34 ) is a ( 7.5 amp brown color fuse for the power mirrors , clock , and interior lamps )
It is part of the power steering pump assembly.
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