power steering fluid is gushing out of the pump?

2003 FORD TAURUS

97,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

WILLH

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Hi i`ve notticed that the power steering fluid is gushing out of the pump and also leaking under the engine i thought it was engine oil but i looks like power steering fluid also it makes a noise when i turn and its been kind of hard to turn. please help me figure this out thanks,will

Mar 7, 2009 at 1:57 AM

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KASEKENNY

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Here are some guides that will help with this:

https://youtu.be/C1h8Xl1E8hI

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

Below you will find the process from the manual that will help get this replaced. Noise when you turn is most always a pump issue so let us know how you make out with this. Thanks

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Jun 7, 2021 at 3:18 PM