External Sources Of Fluids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Engine coolant
- Engine oil
- Transmission fluid
- Brake fluid
- Fluid from nearby reservoir bottles
- BA1: IDENTIFY THE STEERING SYSTEM TYPE
- Verify if the steering gear is electric or hydraulic.
- Consult the VIN and associated steering components to verify if the steering system is electric or hydraulic assist.
- VISUAL INSPECTION:
- If there are hydraulic hoses connected to the steering gear, the steering system is hydraulic assist.
- If there are no hydraulic hoses connected to the steering gear, the steering system is electric assist.
- Is the steering gear an electric steering gear?
Yes No The electric steering gear is not filled with power steering fluid (or any fluids) and therefore does not leak fluids.
The fluids on the housing and other steering components may be due to an engine compartment source of external fluids.
CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, FOLLOW the service article instructions.If this is not an electric steering gear, then please SELECT the appropriate vehicle line in the Service Information and PROCEED with diagnosing the hydraulic steering system.
- Verify if the steering gear is electric or hydraulic.