Atlantic Automotive Enterprises 7142N Power Steering Pump

New Hydraulic Power Steering Pump for Ranger and Explorer

Atlantic Automotive Enterprises 7142N is a new hydraulic power steering pump built for application-specific fitment on select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles. It is manufactured with OE-quality components and 100% hydraulically tested under load in the USA before shipment.

For Ford Ranger, Mazda B4000, Ford Explorer, and Mercury Mountaineer service, this AAE New Power Steering Pump is engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications for performance, fit, and function. The 7142N is supplied without a core charge and includes a preinstalled return pipe.

Key Features

• Return pipe included and preinstalled
• 100% hydraulically tested under load in the USA
• No core charge required
• Engineered to meet or exceed OE specifications for performance, fit, and function
• Application-specific design for direct replacement service

Detailed Product Information

Atlantic Automotive Enterprises New Power Steering Pump, part number 7142N, is a hydraulic replacement pump for select 1997-2011 Ford Ranger, 1997-2004 Ford Explorer, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2002-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998-2004 Mercury Mountaineer, and 2001-2010 Mazda B4000 applications. This part is built for OE-style operation and fitment, with inspection and testing performed before it leaves the USA.

This part cross-references 1F2432600 and 7L2Z3A674C for the same application.

What This Pump Helps Address

• Hard steering effort from a worn or failing power steering pump
• Noise or whining from hydraulic steering operation
• Loss of steering assist at low speeds or during parking maneuvers
• Fluid circulation issues caused by internal pump wear
• Fitment problems when replacing an OE-style hydraulic pump

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 2001-2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, and 2009-2011 Ford Ranger, N/A; 2001-2010 Mazda B4000, N/A; 1997-2004 Ford Explorer, N/A; 1998-2004 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A; 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, N/A; 2002-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A. Some applications are listed without a pulley and without a reservoir; 2008 Ford Ranger applications are listed with a bracket and return pipe. It is highly recommended to replace the steering fluid reservoir when replacing the pump, since a clogged reservoir can starve the new unit. Flush and refill the steering system with OE-approved power steering fluid before returning the vehicle to service.

Quality Assurance

AAE hydraulic power steering pumps are inspected and tested to verify OE operation and fitment. Part number 7142N includes a 24-month or 24,000-mile warranty.