I have a 1996 F150 with the 4.9 6 cylinder in it (5 speed). Recently it's started leaking power steering fluid. I've topped off the fluid level once (it was squealing pretty bad).

I can't figure out where the leak is coming from. Any ideas? Is the power steering pump bad? Something else perhaps?

Any ideas?

-Guru

 

have you actually looked for a leak? your not filling it to the very top are you? are you checking it while its running or shut off? while engines warm or cold? is there a puddle? is it wet on top or on the bottom of the steering gear box? are any of the hoses(pressure and return) wet? is the pump wet?