2008 Ford F250 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 373

Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON௡ ATF. • Gasoline engine shown; diesel engine similar. Refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in the 6.0 and 6.4 Liter Power Stroke Direct Injection Turbo Diesel Owner Guide Supplement. Check the fluid level when it is at ambient temperature, 20°F-80°F (-7°C-25°C): 1. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN and MAX 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 MIN and MAX 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 in the reservoir. Do not add fluid if the level is between the MIN and MAX range. 7. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it is between the MIN and MAX range. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 373 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)