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Old 05-22-2004, 02:28 PM
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Re: 1999 Windstar Power steering fluid leak

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Originally Posted by Todd inMA
My power steering fluid is leaking... I know this because I fill up the reservoir and after about 20 miles +/- of driving, the power steering groans and the fluid level is down.

Where are the obvious places to check for leaks? I don't see anything obvious in the engine compartment, nor any fluid dripping under the car when parked in my garage or idling.

This minivan has ~110,000 miles on it.

If the fluid level is right, the power steering works fine and doesn't make any noise, so I think the pump/power steering is fine.

I just need to find the source of the leak and repair it, if possible.

Thanks for any help on this.
Todd: How is your steering? Mine did the same thing about 2 years ago (leaking fluid) I pulled into my ex-wifes driveway and it dumped the P/S fluid everywhere. Sweet irony huh? Anyway, the rack had to be changed. I think something happened to it while it was a rental and don't think it was mfr's fault. If that's the case, don't do it yourself. Spend the $1000 bucks and let a pro do it. It took him all day and he had everything to do the job.
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