2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 399

Maintenance and Specifications POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information. 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 diesel 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. Refer to Maintenance products specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid type. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. 399 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)