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Proper Fluid for EARLY (Box) P/S systems


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For Ranger Bronco2 and explorers with a steering box:

Yes, it's ATF, but NOT Dexron/Mercon.

Type F is "the Right Stuff"

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Anything w/ a steering box. 98+ Rangers and 95+ Explorers use a rack and pinion.
 

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1996 and 1997 Ranger does specify Mercon ATF Allan (I don't have a 1995 manual to verify if '95 does also).

1994down is all Type-F though.
 

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Up to 95 uses ATF Type F. 96+ uses Mercon ATF.
 

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Is it NECESSARY to use ATF in 98 ranger? Can I use PS fluid? Will it harm anything?
 

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Wow, and I thought it was the same as the transmission. I wonder if running Mercon V will hamper the operation in any ill manner.
 

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PS Fluid

All I can tell you is that when I had my timing belt replaced by a local shop that "specialized" in Rangers, I developed a PS pump whine soon after. When I spoke to the mech that did the work, he said that they had removed the PS pump to do the job and refilled it. :icon_confused: Sooooooo, on a hunch, I drained it myself and refilled with good ol' Type F and worked what little air out there was.. A week or so later, the whine was gone and I have put 80,000 on it since then. As for the timing belt - It broke at 162,000 miles :icon_surprised: (I know) and I didn't have the time to change it due to my job at the time.
 

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Just bought a 96 XLT with PS leaks - help

I bought a 1996 Ford Ranger yesterday for $500.00. The only thing I can tell is wrong with it is the power steering leaks a lot of fluid. It sat for 1 1/2 years. Two questions:
1. I used Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak - anyone know if it's going to really work?
2. How hard is it to change a power steering pump?
Thanks
 

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