2006 Ford F350 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 277

Maintenance and Specifications Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started, do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON௡ ATF. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20°F-80°F (-7°C-25°C): 1. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the arrows in the FULL COLD range. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range. 2. If the fluid level is low. Add fluid to bring fluid level up to be between the arrows in the FULL COLD range. 3. Start the engine. 4. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 5. Turn the engine off. 6. Recheck the fluid level on the dipstick. Do not add fluid if the level is between the arrows in the FULL COLD range. 277 2006 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)