James Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I have a 2008 Lincoln MKZ and it's leaking power steering fluid in the area around the radiator.I can't see the leak but I know it's coming from between the radiator and the small cooler in front of the radiator, as if the hose goes between the radiator and the transmission or Power steering cooler. I don't have not can I find a diagram of how the power steering hose runs in that area. So I don't know how to repair it. I've tried several stop leaks and none have worked so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) Ford power steering hoses tend to go anytime after 10 or 12 years of use, and 2008 to now is just about right. The only solution is to replace the hose. They are not repairable. A shop service manual is very useful. Cost: https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/power-steering-pressure-line-hose/lincoln/mkz/2008 I could not find a youtube on replacing it for a 2008 MKZ, sorry. Edited October 1, 2020 by Viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Viking said: Ford power steering hoses tend to go anytime after 10 or 12 years of use, and 2008 to now is just about right. The only solution is to replace the hose. They are not repairable. A shop service manual is very useful. Cost: https://www.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/power-steering-pressure-line-hose/lincoln/mkz/2008 I could not find a youtube on replacing it for a 2008 MKZ, sorry. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelvis Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Did you ever fix the leak? Mine is doing the same thing. Mechanic thinks it's a line from the cooler to somewhere. He gonna jack it up in a coupla days. Hope I can find the proper hose/part to fix it. UPDATE: Mine is leaking from inside the condenser top left where the line goes in. The hose is fine need new condenser though. Which means evacuate/vacuum/recharge a/c as well 4 hours labor. Gonna put some more Lucas stop leak in it (it has slowed the leak) and wait a week. If it continues to leak then i'll get it replaced. But if you're short on funds i'd recommend travelling with the Lucas stop leak and ps fluid and refilling as soon as it starts getting noisy. And regularly washing the condenser off with degreaser and compressed air/water so u don't have to smell that stinky shit. Edited July 9, 2021 by stelvis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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