Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon Power Steering Pump Replacement Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Power Steering Pump Replacement Service

How much does a Power Steering Pump Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon Power Steering Pump Replacement is $297 with $101 for parts and $196 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1990 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.3L Diesel	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$511.62	Shop/Dealer Price$569.23 - $725.84
1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonV8-5.8L	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$530.62	Shop/Dealer Price$593.95 - $775.68
1990 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonV8-5.8L	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$530.62	Shop/Dealer Price$594.00 - $775.77
1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonL6-4.9L	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$493.60	Shop/Dealer Price$547.72 - $701.72
1990 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.5L	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$559.82	Shop/Dealer Price$626.81 - $811.28
1990 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonL6-4.9L	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$493.60	Shop/Dealer Price$548.00 - $702.21
1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.5L	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$559.82	Shop/Dealer Price$623.60 - $805.67
1991 Ford E-250 Econoline Club WagonV8-7.3L Diesel	Service typePower Steering Pump Replacement	Estimate$493.60	Shop/Dealer Price$547.72 - $701.72

Show example Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon Power Steering Pump Replacement prices

What is the power steering pump and how does it work?

The power steering pump is a belt-driven or electric-driven hydraulic pump that generates the hydraulic pressure needed to provide power steering assist. It develops output pressures of 1,000 PSI or more. The pump output is directed to the steering gear, often a rack and pinion type unit, where the hydraulic pressure pushes on the steering rack, greatly reducing the effort it would otherwise take to turn the steering wheel.

Power Steering

When to consider replacing the power steering pump:

Groaning or whining noise when turning. Noise can occur if there is wear on the pump bearings or impeller vanes. A low fluid level or trapped air can also cause noises. If the pump has already been operating while dry, adding fluid may not resolve the noise and replacement of the pump might be necessary.
Power steering fluid leaks. Leaks can develop at pump seals, threaded connections, hoses, or on the steering rack and pinion unit. Pump seal leaks will generally require a replacement.
Difficult steering. Should you notice it is harder to turn the steering wheel, it might mean the power steering pump output pressure is too low, or there could be blockages in the pump or lines.
Damage to the pump pulley. Should the pump pulley become damaged or is loose on the pump shaft, you might detect vibration, drive belt damage, or hard steering. Either the pulley will have to be serviced or the pump assembly replaced.

How do mechanics replace the power steering pump?

If driven by a drive belt, the power steering pump is bolted to the engine via a bracket that allows for adjustment of the pump drive belt. Once the engine is cold, and safe to work on, the drive belt is removed.
If driven by an electric pump, the pump may be mounted in conjunction with the steering shaft or in conjunction with the steering rack. With either a drive belt or electric pump, removal of any dash, panel, or steering components is performed to access the pump.
The threaded connectors to the pump inlet and outlet are loosened and removed.
Any mounting bolts and brackets are removed so the pump can be removed.
If the old pump has failed catastrophically, or there is reason to suspect contaminants in the power steering hoses, the system is flushed.
The new pump is bolted on, the pressure and return hoses attached and the system is bled of all air. If pump is belt-driven, it is tightened to the manufacturer’s specification.
Finally, the engine is run and the car is road tested to confirm normal steering effort. If a new drive belt was installed, belt tension is measured again, and adjusted as needed, after the belt has run for a few minutes.

Is it safe to drive with a power steering pump problem?

No. If the power steering pump is operated without an adequate amount of fluid, and the pump reservoir will not hold fluid due to a large leak. The pump could seize, which would snap the serpentine belt and likely leave you stranded. If the pump turns and there is adequate fluid, but there is no power assist, it will require much greater effort to turn the steering wheel, and that presents inherent safety risks. Generally, the wisest course is to seek immediate repairs if you suspect a problem with any component in your car’s power steering system.

When replacing the power steering pump keep in mind:

Any belts driving the pump should be inspected and replaced as needed. The pump will only produce the required hydraulic pressure if it is driven by the belt at an adequate speed.
Power steering leaks from aged rubber hoses, particularly where the rubber is crimped to the steel tube, are not unusual and should be carefully inspected. The system operates under high pressure. The fluid is flammable, and if leaking fluid happens to contact a hot engine part, a fire might result. You always want to be sure the hoses and connections are sound.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Ford mechanics

Real customer reviews from Ford owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(174)

Rating Summary

162

7

1

1

3

162

7

1

1

3

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Henry

35 years of experience

177 reviews

Henry

35 years of experience

by William

Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon L6-4.9L - Air Shocks Replacement (Front) - Clayton, New Jersey

Henry always gets right to work. he does a great job!

Robert

24 years of experience

253 reviews

Robert

24 years of experience

by Julianne

Ford E-250 Econoline Club Wagon V8-5.8L - Electric Problems Inspection - Crosby, Texas

Very knowledgeable. Confirmed what I felt was the problem. I was a bit disappointed that the repair could not be accomplished at my home and suggested I take truck to electrical repair shop.

Augie

32 years of experience

263 reviews

Augie

32 years of experience

by Mike

Ford Mustang V8-4.7L - Power Steering Pump - Beverly Hills, California

Excellent in every way. Extremely skilled and very thorough. Would give him 6 stars if I could!

Travis

14 years of experience

691 reviews

Travis

14 years of experience

by Antoine

Ford Expedition V8-5.4L - Power Steering Pump - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Awesome guy

Excellent Rating

(174)

Rating Summary

162

7

1

1

3

162

7

1

1

3

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

5 Bad Alternator Symptoms to Look For

Find the most common bad alternator symptoms. Avoid being stranded with a faulty alternator by learning all problems and signs with YourMechanic.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Radiator

Common signs include leaking coolant, vehicle overheating, sludge, and low coolant.

How to Get the Smoke Smell Out of Your Car

If you smoke in your car it can lead to bad smells. Use baking soda and fabric freshener on car upholstery to remove the smoke smell from your car.

Tire noise, harsh ride

Unfortunately, yes, this is normal for "run-flat" tires. In order to be able to run flat, they have very stiff sidewalls to support the vehicle when there is low/no air pressure in the tire. Check out major tire outlets (like...

Truck overheated, now won't start

From what you've described, the engine overheated causing engine damage. When you first started to overheat, you should have stopped the engine and had the vehicle towed at that point. You may of cracked the cylinder heads if you ran...

I have code c1223 in the car i have problem in the brake and the ABS light or VSC is not alarming in the dash.

Hi there. Unfortunately when you get this code on this vehicle it is due to an internal malfunction of the ABS unit. In some cases it can be a bad connection or a power supply problem so those should be...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com