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07-26-2020, 08:50 PM
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Leaky power steering pump
I have a very slow leak (drip) coming from my power steering pump.
Ours is a 2018, bought in July 2019– in fact I have one day to my one year anniversary.
I calculate the unit sitting so long caused the seal to harden, but that’s just a guess.
I thought driving it for the last year might actually help the seal, but alas, it still drips. I mean so slowly that the fluid level has not appreciably gone down.
What would you do?
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07-26-2020, 09:01 PM
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Winnebago Master
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Check the warranty on the chassis. You may be covered.
Get it to a dealership for your chassis manufacturer, and have it diagnosed.
Get it fixed.
Steering is important.
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07-28-2020, 12:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Winterbagoal
Check the warranty on the chassis. You may be covered.
Get it to a dealership for your chassis manufacturer, and have it diagnosed.
Get it fixed.
Steering is important.
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It’s probably under the FORD warranty, you’re most likely correct. But what about just adding some stop leak? It barely drips...
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07-28-2020, 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wyatt
It’s probably under the FORD warranty, you’re most likely correct. But what about just adding some stop leak? It barely drips...
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First, I don't know that there is stop lead designed for PS fluid.
Second, why would you not just get it fixed if it's covered under warranty?
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07-28-2020, 04:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodspike
First, I don't know that there is stop lead designed for PS fluid.
Second, why would you not just get it fixed if it's covered under warranty?
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Thanks.
There are actually quite a few brands of stop leak for the PS pumps.
Like I said, it’s such a small leak, that after a year, the fluid level is still within the middle of the range. Perhaps they put too much in and that’s what leaked out?
All I know, is if I take it in under warranty, I won’t see it again for perhaps months.
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07-28-2020, 06:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wyatt
All I know, is if I take it in under warranty, I won’t see it again for perhaps months.
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What Ford dealer keeps a motorhome for months to do a simple warranty repair on a power steering pump? Are there any Ford Truck dealers near you? Call them.
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2016 Sunstar 26HE, V10, 3V, 6 Speed (sold @ 4600 miles)
2002 Roadtrek C190P (sold @ 315,000kms)
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07-28-2020, 07:54 PM
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Proud “No Intent” Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Winterbagoal
What Ford dealer keeps a motorhome for months to do a simple warranty repair on a power steering pump? Are there any Ford Truck dealers near you? Call them.
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I guess the question then becomes, what Ford dealer will work on an RV (near me). We’ll see...thanks for the suggestion...
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07-28-2020, 08:32 PM
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Winnebago Master
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There are Ford Truck dealers. They probably could service your RV.
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