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Old 05-22-2004, 03:27 PM
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Re: 1999 Windstar Power steering fluid leak

If there are no visible leaks externally, it is possible (and likely) that the fluid is being expelled from the P/S reservoir vent hole. This is usually caused by: a) the level getting too low, b) it being filled, c) but too late as it is "air bound".

If you shut it off, and after a minute or two look in the reservoir and see thousands of small bubbles, that's your problem. To "fix" this, you need to fully bleed the system. Since there is no "air bleed" built in, the only way to do it is fill the reservoir, run it for a minute then let is sit for 10-15 minutes (repeat until there are no more bubbles, and the level does not drop below the min mark). DO NOT turn the steering wheel while doing this, it will only make it worse.
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