2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 240

Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information 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. T OVER FILO L DO N BRAKE FLUID 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 scheduled maintenance information 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, 20 miles (30 km) of driving. 240 2005 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) EE R OW FLUID ER ST ING P