Power steering fluid leak

[monytaker]

Hi all. I have a 2017 Winn Vista 29ve. I recently noticed something wet on the gravel under the front engine. Looks like directly under the power steering cylinder which holds the power steering fluid. I haven't driven the motor home anywhere for 3 months, live in north Georgia. Has anyone had any experience like this. Can power steering fluid freeze causing a leak? Thanks for any responses.

[TravatoJohn]

Fluid should not freeze. Check the fluid level. Clean the area good and run the engine if no obvious area leaking. Turn the wheel back and forth to create pressure. Turn the engine off and wait to see if any leak can be seen. Usually a pressure hose fitting. Look to see if any clamps can be tightened. The pressure hose is a sealed coupling usually. Good luck Travato John.

[monytaker]

Thank you for info. I felt the line directly under the power steering fluid cylinder and it was same substance as is on the gravel below. Guess I need to bring it to the shop. Appreciate it.

[Wyatt]

We bought a 2018 Winnebago (a November a 2017 Ford Chassis), in August of 2019. I’m sure the power steering pump seals just dried out after sitting unused.
Remember, like any vehicle, it’s better to use them. Same is true for appliances in your brick and mortar homes.
So ours leaked from the pump seal. Thankfully it was under warranty, the bill back to Ford was $1,200.
They Simply replaced the entire pump. BTW, the new pump had an upgraded version of the seal/pulley. So there you go…good luck!

[monytaker]

So cannot just replace seals? Wow that's expensive. Thank you.

[Wyatt]

Originally Posted by monytaker

So cannot just replace seals? Wow that's expensive. Thank you.

The shaft and bearing seal looked press fit into the power steering pump. Perhaps it could be replaced, not sure. Since it was under warranty, they just replaced the entire pump.

[71_340]

I had a leaking seal on the steering gear of our 2020 ACE, same F53 chassis as yours. It was covered under the ford powertrain warranty, and I got a new steering gear.'

Two things:

1. Your RV might still be under that warranty, depending on the in-service date.
2. Take it to Ford. You can check on their commercial site which shops in your area can accommodate a Class A. They all list what they can/will work on.