96 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Nov 19, 2009. 2002 Escape XLS 2.0L 4-cyl w 5-spd manual. I'm planning on doing a power steering fluid flush. The owner's manual says to use. Mercon ATF, but from what I've read it's no longer available ( not sure ). The auto parts stores sell P/S fluid of course, but I have no idea if it's the same as the Mercon 1013 posts · Joined 2009. #9 · Mar 31, 2015. Symptoms of a failing PS pump include low power assist, like the OP described. Especially at low rpm. And/or buzzing noise from the pump vanes that are proportional to engine rpm. Fudman, since it sort of failed in its winter sleep, you may want to try the bleed procedure. Garmin 010-12530-03 Parking Mode Cable, 6.60" x 2.70" x 2.00", Black. $32.50. Mityvac MVA6851 Fluid Extractor, Syringe Action to Extract and Dispense Fluids Into or Out of Small Reservoirs Including Master Cylinder, Transaxles and Power Steering and Coolant Reservoirs. $26.88. Find a low spot on the system, typically a power steering cooler line, and remove it, draining it into a drain pan. Discard the fluid safely. 2. Remove the old power steering pump. Remove the tension on your power steering belt, whether it’s a V-belt or a serpentine belt, then slip it off the pulley. A damaged steering pump is a common cause for power steering fluid leaks. Your Explorer’s power steering pump pushes the hydraulic fluid through power steering hoses and through the steering rack or gearbox. It is turned by the serpentine belt attached to the engine. The pump can wear down over time. When it does, it can begin to leak power Symptoms of Low Transmission Fluid. Drips or puddles underneath the car. Difficulty shifting through gears and/or slipping. Shuddering or shaking. Lurching or sudden jerks. Transmission won’t .

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