2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 205
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service maintenance schedules. 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating schedules. 2. Turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level. 5. If the fluid is below the MIN line, add fluid in small amounts until it reaches the correct level (between the MIN and MAX lines). Use only MERCON ATF. ING T OVER FILO L DO N BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when the brake components are replaced. Fluid levels below the "MAX" line MAX that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range, there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range, the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek service from your dealer immediately. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid • Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled check and change intervals. • Transmission does not consume fluid. • Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see a leak. • Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 30 km (20 miles) of driving. 205 2004 P207 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) EE R OW FLUID ER ST P