Checking And Adding Power Steering Fluid - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
Power Steering Fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering
wheel back and forth several times. Make
sure that the cap assembly is installed at this
time.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The
fluid level should be in between the F (Full)
and L (Low) markings on the reservoir.
5. If the power steering fluid is low, add fluid
in small amounts, continuously checking the
level until you reach the F (Full) range. Do
not overfill. To find out how much fluid
your vehicle's reservoir for the power
steering fluid will hold, see Refill capacities in
the Index.
6. When you are finished, put the reservoir cap
back on and make sure that it fits snugly.
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