Power Steering Issue

Discussion in '1980 - 1986 Ford F150, F250 and F350 Truck Forum' started by gscrivner749, Oct 26, 2020.

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  1. gscrivner749

    OK, the 'O' ring stopped the leak. Now I have a Question; if I use break fluid instead of pwr steering fluid will this cause any issue? The steering seems ok at low speed, however any thing above 40mph and the truck seems to "follow" the last turn of the steering wheel. I have to constantly correct the trucks heading. (If I let go of steering it doesn't straighten out).
     
    gscrivner749, Oct 26, 2020
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  2. FTZ HAIC Staff Member Oregon Chapter Founding Member

    I wouldn't use it. They aren't compatible at all. Power steering fluid is petroleum, brake fluid is glycol. They don't lubricate the same, and brake fluid can be caustic to power steering seals. You can use transmission fluid in power steering systems.
     
    FTZ HAIC, Oct 27, 2020
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  3. gscrivner749

    Understood. Will now proceed to drain and service pwr steering pump. Thanks for the feedback!
     
    gscrivner749, Oct 27, 2020
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