Power steering fluid type confirmation please...

[Yukon Joe]

While the RPG reservoir is a great step in adding some much needed durability, and functionality, to the F-150 power steering system, it is not a cure-all. Living in the pacific northwest, my truck sees a lot of mud and deep, wet snow, both of which are very hard on the steering pump.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm curious to know what the dealer will say with the aftermarket reservoir. Hopefully they don't make a sink over it.

Yukon Joe
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http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?p=364119

 

[NickPic83]

yeah cerberos plz keep us updated on how u make out

 

[Cerberos]

Thanks for the clarification. I'm curious to know what the dealer will say with the aftermarket reservoir. Hopefully they don't make a sink over it.

Just got a call from the dealership Service Manager. Pump is being replaced under warranty.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Just got a call from the dealership Service Manager. Pump is being replaced under warranty.

That's good. Any indication as to what caused it? Or will you be back in a few months?

Yukon Joe
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[tbone]

I was always told atf and power stearing fluid are virtually the same thing but i still put power stearing fluid in mine after the rpg reservior and i havnt even had a wine at all even with multiple trips to pismo and the lost coast run. is it a bad thing that im using power stearing fluid instead of atf?

 

[SVT_4X4]

Viscosity is similar between power steering fluid and most transmissions fluids, but in my experience many of the aftermarket power steering fluids are pretty poor quality. I think Ford has required trans fluid to be used in their steering systems for as long as I can remember.

 

[Cerberos]

That's good. Any indication as to what caused it? Or will you be back in a few months?

No autopsy on the failed pump and the Service Manager's take was "it happens." Since it was covered under warranty, I didn't get to see the failed part. So, no idea if the seals let go or the housing cracked. The seals let go on my first pump.

Frankly, I was very surprised that this second pump gave out like it did. Nice summer day and we were on our way back from Costco. Not like the steering system was being stressed in any way or fashion. No advance wine or popping noise. Not a gradual failure either. I suspect this may have been an anomaly in that there was absolutely no push back from the dealership. Kudos to Ford for stepping up so readily.

 

[Yukon Joe]

^ glad they covered it.
I also have the RPG reservoir, that's good to know.

I check my fluid more often than I check my oil, lol


Yukon Joe
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[Raptor Embroidery]

I ordered a power steering res on march 20th and still don't have it.... I ordered my raptor and it got here in a month...

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[Yukon Joe]

I ordered a power steering res on march 20th and still don't have it.... I ordered my raptor and it got here in a month...

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Have you called RPG?

Yukon Joe
Buffalo Run Support Raptor
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