Home/Ford/Freestyle/Ford Freestyle I (2004-2009)/Repair manual/Manual & Power Steering/Steering System - General Information: Specifications
Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Manual & Power Steering All sections

Steering System - General Information: Specifications Ford Freestyle I

Manual & Power Steering 3 illustrations

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Lubricants
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (US ); XT-2-LM12 (Canada)MERCON®
Power Steering Gear
Fluid capacity1.13 L (2.4 pt)
Turning effort2.27 kg (5 lb)
Turns lock-to-lock2.86
Power Steering Purge Vacuum
Vacuum68-85 kPa (20-25 in/Hg)
Power Steering Pump
Flow9.42 liters/minute (2.48 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-176°F) Engine at idle
Pressure414 kPa (60 psi) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-176°F) Engine at idle
Minimum capacity4.33 liters/minute (1.14 gpm) Fluid @ 74-80°C (165-176°F) Engine at idle Pressure at 5,102 kPa (740 psi)
Relief pressure9,997-10,894 kPa (1,450-1,580 psi)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The steering system consists of

  1. power steering pump
  2. fluid reservoir
  3. rack and pinion steering gear
  4. fluid cooler
  5. power steering pressure and return lines/hoses
  6. steering column
  7. steering column switches

SPECIAL TOOL(S) Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool Dial Thermometer 0-220°F 023-R0007 or equivalent 100W/12 Volt DC UV Lamp 164-R0751 Vacuum Pump Kit 416-D002 (D95L-7559-A) or equivalent Evacuation Cap, Power Steering 211-265 or equivalent

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: Steering System

Scheme 17

Scheme 17

Scheme 18

Scheme 18
ItemSpecification
MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX (US); XT-2-LM12 (Canada)MERCON®
Automatic Transmission/Power Steering Dye 164-R3701 or equivalent

MATERIAL