Just got my mondeo

[potatodream]

It's a 2013 Ecoboost and it's running great so far. I couldn't find it anywhere else on the forum but which power steering fluid is correct?
I bought LDAS but it's green. While the steering fluid in there right now is red. Ford specifies M2C204-A in my manual but it doesn't seem to be correct. Anyone know whats going on and which fluid I should be using instead?

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[cobrin]

sure you looked in the right spot?

cause that code is for green coloured stuff.

[potatodream]

Originally Posted by cobrin

sure you looked in the right spot?

cause that code is for green coloured stuff.

I'm sure. I've changed power steering fluid a dozen times before. Cap says power steering fluid and the fluid inside is red. Even though my manual specifies the green version. Which is what's confusing me.

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[ope126]

Welcome to the site mate, someone has put the wrong fluid in!!!

Here are some links for you; https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...t=penrite+ldas

https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...t=penrite+ldas

Power Steering Fluid needs to be topped up with Ford Spec WSS-M2C204-A / Pentosin CHF 11S as per owners manual.

Here is a link to Pentosin Australia; http://liquidintelligence.com.au/pen...luid-australia

Or locally as stated above - Penrite LDAS; http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...d_products=256

[potatodream]

Originally Posted by ope126

Welcome to the site mate, someone has put the wrong fluid in!!!

Here are some links for you; https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...t=penrite+ldas

https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...t=penrite+ldas

Power Steering Fluid needs to be topped up with Ford Spec WSS-M2C204-A / Pentosin CHF 11S as per owners manual.

Here is a link to Pentosin Australia; http://liquidintelligence.com.au/pen...luid-australia

Or locally as stated above - Penrite LDAS; http://www.penriteoil.com.au/product...d_products=256

Thanks for the help! I have absolutely no idea how that's happened since the car has only been serviced at Ford exclusively since new. But I'll definitely change it if so.

[rondeo]

1 Red fluid is OK

2 Red fluid is not OK

3 Red fluid is OK if the fluid is OK

4 Green fluid is OK

5 Green fluid is not OK

6 Green fluid is OK if the fluid is OK

You can't decide unless you know the fluid is OK,
red or green. Maybe all OK fluids are green?
Not all green fluids are OK etc


Suggest you try to find out what fluid was used.
My 2011s always had green fluid. Penrite LDAS, so green fluid
is OK for that year model, given steering is fine.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by potatodream

Thanks for the help! I have absolutely no idea how that's happened since the car has only been serviced at Ford exclusively since new. But I'll definitely change it if so.

There's your reason. Just like oils ain't oils, Ford dealers ain't Ford dealers.

[bundybear75]

What is the recommended interval for PS fluid? I've never given it a thought.

I used to regularly change it on my VP Commodore but that was only because I had to put a kit through the pump every 30,000km or so..... :-)