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Adding fluid with the engine off is probably only necessary if it was completely dry, which I doubt is the case. It is my understanding that the Ford power steering pumps are self bleeding, as noted above just turning the wheel from lock to lock a few times should do the trick. If you jack the front end up and can wiggle the wheel toe in and toe out a little bit, yuo must have worn front end components. While one wiggles, the other should...

This not like the older cars that just a had switch to turn it on and off. It's controlled by the Body Control Module (BCM), Solenoid(s), Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Central Timer Module (CTM). It's most likely a switch in the driver door latch assembly since it's used the most but it could be any door latch (up to 4) or the under hood light switch if you have one, or the dimmer switch or the Cargo lamp. The door switches...

Ok will do as soon as i get back from WallyWorld today......Check for a private message in your email.

To find the leak in this area (cowl top to bodyside, to firewall), you would have to remove the kick pad, trim panel, and see if a stain is in this area. You need to reseal both inside and outside to cure the problem. Use a flashlight to check the area. One person on the inside and one on the outside. Mark the sight and apply the sealer. You might have to remove the fender. Good luck. (:-O)

I have a 2001 3.0 automatic, the abs light came on. Checked for codes and tried everything from this forum. eventually had my mechanic check it and the seat-belt tensioner was bad, had it replaced and the abs light is off.

cbxer55, sounds like a sticking IAC to me. Next time it won;t start after 2 or 3 tries, hold the accelerator pedal to the floor and crank again. I'll bet it starts right up.

A cold, wet Monday in the Northeast yesterday, so I stayed away. Really cold this morning, the Ranger wouldn't start, just clicked away. I hooked it up to the battery charger and charged it for 4-5 hours. It started right up afterwards, but the battery light on the dashboard is still on. I used my multimeter and tested the voltage from the battery with the truck running... 12.16 volts . The cables are pretty clean too, I cleaned them the...

Firstly, I want to thank you for the self testing instructions. That will definitely come in handy, excellent instructions and pics! I did the engine off test, and after waiting a full minute plus with the key on there was still no flashing. I tried it two or three times to be sure, and checked the connections. The instructions did say that you need to test the vacuum system and have the engine warm before testing, could that have been a...

BLEEDING Disconnect the coil wire. Crank the engine and continue adding fluid until the level stabilizes. Continue to crank the engine and rotate the steering wheel about 30° to either side of center. Check the fluid level and add as required. Connect the coil wire and start the engine. Allow it to run for several minutes. Rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop. Shut off the engine and check the fluid level. Add fluid as necessary.

Well we just got done not to long ago; I wouldn't maybe no longer than a month a half ago that we did the both front upper A arms of the truck because the bearings in them were about to break. We are leaning more towards that air some how getting into the pump when I had to push start it the other day. I thank all of you for the help!