Cardone 20-311 Power Steering Pump

Cardone 20-311 Power Steering Pump Overview

Cardone 20-311 is a remanufactured power steering pump built for OE-style fit and hydraulic performance. It is engineered for 2003-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2003-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Excursion applications with remote reservoir steering systems.

The Cardone Power Steering Pump line focuses on remanufactured OE parts that are inspected, upgraded where needed, and tested for dependable operation. This pump is supplied without a pulley and reservoir, and it uses a threaded outlet with a 16x1.5 outlet thread size, O-ring hose port type, and cast iron housing.

Key Features

• Remanufactured OE-style power steering pump for direct vehicle fit
• All critical components are triple-tested for reliability
• Computer-tested for pressure, bypass, fluid flow, valve operation, steering effort, and noise
• Built with new O-rings and premium HNBR seals to help resist heat-related seal wear
• Precision-surfaced shafts help reduce premature seal wear
• Supplied with calibrated pressure relief valves
• Includes hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, and sealing kit

Detailed Description

Cardone 20-311 is a remanufactured power steering pump designed to meet or exceed original equipment performance for Ford Super Duty and Excursion steering systems. The cast iron housing, threaded outlet, hose barb inlet attachment, and remote reservoir design match the listed applications, while the remanufacturing process includes inspection of original design details and functional upgrades where applicable. This part cross-references Ford 3C3Z3A674AARM for the same application.

For Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and Ford Excursion owners searching for a remanufactured power steering pump, Cardone 20-311 provides an OE-fit replacement built around tested hydraulic performance and sealed components. The part number 20-311 is also a useful reference when verifying the correct pump for these model years.

What This Pump Helps Address

• Whining or noisy power steering pump operation
• Hard steering caused by pump output or flow issues
• Loss of assist at idle or low engine speed
• Fluid leakage from worn seals or aging pump components
• Steering performance problems tied to contaminated or inefficient pump operation

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2003-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A
• Fits 2003-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A
• Fits 2003 Ford Excursion, N/A
• Supplied without pulley and reservoir; reuse or source those components as needed for the application
• Install an in-line filter, use OE fluid, and flush the system before operation
• If the system contains foam or air bubbles, bleed the steering system again to remove trapped air
• Inspect the pulley fit and replace any pulley that has cracked or enlarged during removal

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured power steering pumps are tested to verify hydraulic efficiency and proper function before release. The remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part, while maintaining OE-style performance standards for the listed Ford applications. Part number 20-311 is built with tested internal components and calibrated relief valves for consistent steering system operation.