# 2001 Ford Power Steering Pump

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [April 13, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508 "2026-04-13T20:21:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![marktwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508/1 "2026-04-13T20:21:52Z")

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I replaced the power steering pump on my U code engine and am having difficulty knowing the configuration of the high pressure seal(s) at the pump. I would be interested in knowing the exact part number and the specific location of the teflon seal, and if there is a second rubber 0-ring at the tip. Any input is appreciated - - thanks

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508/2 "2026-04-13T21:08:49Z")

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Personally, I would just get a kit that has an assortment of different size Teflon seals

Those Teflon seals technically also need to be “sized” with a tool, afaik . . . which isn’t hard to do, imo

Is this a 3-liter ohv V-6 Vulcan, commonly found in Ford Taurus?

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**Author:** ![marktwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508/3 "2026-04-13T21:15:27Z")

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Yes, common 3.0 “U” code. I have stretched a few of those seals, which is not difficult but have not been able to seal it properly. I’m not sure which seal in the kit is designed specificly for this vehicle. I appreciate your input.

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**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508/4 "2026-04-14T00:01:22Z")

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![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/4/2/42959e005c465082fb2552a0eedf98f22ee2aa57.png)here’s one sizing tool kit, just to give you an idea what they might look like

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508/5 "2026-04-14T00:22:22Z")

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Those are seal installation tools. But, the proper size socket also works.

[![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/6/a/6a07ccc11d3805002a61a316c82d61e775c3cd89.jpeg "Ford power steering line seal installation & air purging") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQXEoAvQ7Fo)

Tester

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**Author:** ![marktwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-power-steering-pump/205508/6 "2026-04-14T10:20:05Z")

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Much appreciated - - looking forward to moving this vehicle out of the garage today - - Thanks