That system may not have the limiting bolts (I still work in the big truck world). There are quite a few parts circled in your reply. Which # is leaking?
The mechanic was talking about the pressure relief valve - should still retain the fluid in the system.
Think of the lawsuits Ford would have if people lost the power steering from dumping fluid.
If it is the rack leaking expect $600-800+ range for parts, labor and alignment. If you go that route change the outer tie rods at the same time.
I couldn't pinpoint it cause it was pretty much all over that area and I couldn't tell where it was coming from. Yea the mechanic was talking about that, but he stated it would literally just let it out into the world... Haha sounds funny.
If it's that much to fix, I'm not gonna go down without fighting for the dealer to fix it cause I know that's not something that's happened in the couple of weeks I had it. If it's THAT big a deal, they must have known, and decided to hide it with a temporary fix.
Not sticking up for the dealer But if the service manual warns about holding the steering against the stops for any period of time I would doubt the dealer would do it. They may run it from stop to stop to check for any problems but they may not hold it at the stops as you did.
When you take it to your mechanic explain to him as you did to us what all was done. Also if you can take a copy of the picture that was posted so he can see the area in question
I understand and agree, but keep in mind, I did it ONE time for like 30 seconds just so the tire guy could trim the flap. To be hones, I'm glad he had me turn the wheel cause it showed me this. I am absolutely confident it wasn't because of that ONE time.
Other than that, I did do it a second time when I got home, just to double check and see how long it would take before it started to leak. Sure enough it was about 15-20 seconds, but as soon as I told my wife to let go, the leak stopped fast and completely. No leaks in the last couple of days at all, or before those two times. And that's why this is such an odd thing for me.
As far as what the dealer would do, I bought it through my uncle, who is one of their top salesmen. So I'm fortunate enough that he can simply tell me to take it and they will diagnose it and fix it if it's nothing big. If it's a huge problem, I should be out of luck there, but again, if it's that big an issue, it was that way when they sold it and I'm sure they knew. The mechanic went as far as to guarantee me this thing would be trouble for for at least two years. Now I know things will come up, but nothing in the range stamp mentioned.
So I guess I'll find out by this afternoon, and keep you all posted. Thanks for the diagram. I will definitely utilize it.