Power Steering - Leaks in Extreme Cold

Article No.
02-5-2

03/01/02

STEERING - POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK DURING
EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -20 TO
-28C (-5 TO -20F) - VEHICLES PRODUCED
2/12/2002 ONLY

FORD:
2001-2002 ESCAPE

ISSUE

Some vehicles built before 2/12/2002 may exhibit a power steering fluid leak at the Return Hose and/or Cooler Hose at the Intermediate Tube Assembly during extreme cold ambient temperatures -20 to -28°C (-5 to -20 °F). This may be caused by hose blow out due to an increase in fluid viscosity during extreme cold temperatures.

ACTION

Replace the Intermediate Tube with a steel intermediate tube and replace spring type clamps on Return Hose and Cooler Hose with worm type clamps to increase hose retention.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform procedure in Workshop Manual Section 211-02 to remove Return Hose and Cooler Hose from Intermediate Tube.

2. Replace Intermediate Tube with new part 2L8Z-3A713-AA.

3. Reinstall Cooler and Return Hoses using worm clamps 376240-S100.

4. Bleed all of the air from steering system using bleed procedure in Section 211-00 of the appropriate year Workshop Manual.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

020502A Replace Metal Section Of 1.0 Hr.
Power Steering Return
Hose (Includes Time To
Bleed Air From System)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3A713 42

OASIS CODES: 303000