2012 Powersteering issue

[knine]

Is it RED fluid on the ground? Guess what? You got a Female Raptor... Give it another day or two and the dripping should stop. If it starts again in 4 weeks... You know what you have - ha ha

I call those "29 day ticking timebombs"

 

[nate2631]

I took delivery of my 2012 back in December, zero problems.

 

[Hocker52]

Actually taking it in today after work. Good thing is my dealership is great to deal with. So I dont think I will have any issues.

 

[Hocker52]

Dealership had to replace my Power Steering pump cause of a leaking front seal. After testing it they had to replace a leaking hose. Good as new now.

 

[K-9]

There is a TSB for this issue out now. COuld have been part of the recent quality hold I imagine:

TSB
12-3-8 POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT COOLER OUTLET CONNECTION - BUILT 11/1/2011 TO 2/18/2012

Publication Date: March 9, 2012

FORD: 2011-2012 F-150

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2012 F-150 Raptor vehicles built 11/1/2011 to 02/18/2012 may exhibit the power steering reservoir return hose leaking fluid at the fluid cooler outlet connection.
ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE


Is the power steering reservoir return hose leaking fluid at the fluid cooler outlet connection?
Yes - Proceed to Step 2.
No - This procedure does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-00B.
Remove the two (2) scrivets from the left hand side air deflector to expose the power steering reservoir return hose. (Figure 1)


Figure 1 - Article 12-3-8
Locate the constant tension hose clamp at the power steering fluid cooler outlet.
Release the constant tension hose clamp enough to move the clamp up against the fluid cooler making room to add a worm gear hose clamp.
Separate worm gear hose clamp and place over power steering reservoir return hose, with screw head facing upward. (Figure 2)


Figure 2 - Article 12-3-8
Reassemble the worm gear hose clamp loosely then slide the worm gear hose clamp up the hose and butt against constant tension hose clamp (Figure 3)


Figure 3 - Article 12-3-8
Torque worm screw hose clamp to 3 N-m (27 lb-in).
Install the two (2) scrivets for the left hand side air deflector.
Perform power steering system purging. Refer to WSM, Section 211-00B.


W527432-S300 Hose Clamp

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

120308A 2011-2012 F-150 4X4 Raptor: Install Worm Gear Hose Clamp At Fluid Cooler (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING


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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.
Copyright © 2012 Ford Motor Company

 

[RatedSVT]

Good info K-9.

 

[Mjolnir]

can we get a picture of where exactly to look to check for this problem. Is it at the bottom/back of the power steering resevoir?

 

[K-9]

can we get a picture of where exactly to look to check for this problem. Is it at the bottom/back of the power steering resevoir?

this help at all?

 

[MTUH3]

A little birdie told me there may be something in the owners manual that says not to turn the truck from lock to lock more than 5 consecutive times. I don't have my owners manual with me, but can anyone confirm?

 

[Mjolnir]

this help at all?

Yep, thank you


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