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Cardone 20-7252 Power Steering Pump
Overview of Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-7252
The Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-7252 is a remanufactured hydraulic pump designed for reliable steering performance. Engineered to meet the needs of Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles, this pump supports smooth power steering operation in models like the Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300.
- Remanufactured power steering pump with aluminum housing
- Includes hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, and sealing kit
- Compatible with Ford, Mazda, and Mercury models including B2300, B4000, Bronco II, Cougar, Explorer, Mustang, Navajo, Ranger, and Thunderbird
- Features O-ring hose port type and threaded outlet attachment (16x1.5 thread size)
- Press-on pulley attachment type (pulley not included)
- Reservoir included, remote reservoir not included
- Mounting hardware not included
About the Cardone Power Steering Pump Product Line
The Cardone Power Steering Pump line focuses on remanufactured components that restore steering system functionality while maintaining OEM specifications. This product line emphasizes durable aluminum housings and precise attachment types such as hose barb inlets and threaded outlets to ensure compatibility and ease of installation. The 20-7252 model is part of this line, offering a balance of quality and value for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles.
Detailed Product Description
This Cardone power steering pump 20-7252 is designed with an aluminum housing for strength and heat dissipation. It includes a hydraulic pump, sealing kit, and instruction sheet to assist with installation. The pump features a hose barb inlet and a single threaded outlet with a 16x1.5 thread size, ensuring a secure connection to the power steering system. The pulley attachment is press-on style, but the pulley itself is not included. This pump comes with a reservoir but does not include a remote reservoir or mounting hardware. It is remanufactured to meet functional standards and is compatible with a range of Ford, Mazda, and Mercury models such as the Mustang, Explorer, and Thunderbird.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores power assist in steering systems with failing or noisy pumps
- Eliminates whining noises caused by worn or contaminated pumps
- Resolves hard steering issues in one or both directions
- Replaces pumps with damaged or cracked pulleys (pulley replacement may be required separately)
- Addresses fluid contamination problems affecting steering performance
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the pulley is inspected or replaced as it is not included with this pump
- Use the included sealing kit to prevent leaks at hose connections
- Check that the hose port O-ring is properly seated for a secure fit
- Follow the instruction sheet carefully for torque specifications and mounting procedures
- Flush power steering fluid to remove contamination before installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-7252 is remanufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for performance and durability. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. This pump is designed to provide reliable service for compatible Ford, Mazda, and Mercury vehicles when installed and maintained properly.
| Brand | Monroe |
| Part Number | 181831 |
| Position | Power Steering Pump |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-Ring |
| Housing Material | Aluminum |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Package Contents | Hydraulic Pump; Instruction Sheet; Sealing Kit |
| Power Steering Outlet ID Size | 0 |
| Power Steering Outlet Thread Size | 16x1.5 |
| Power Steering Pump Inlet Attachement Type | Hose Barb |
| Power Steering Pump Outlet Attachment Type | Threaded |
| Power Steering Reservoir Cap Included | No |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Pulley Attachement Type | Press-On |
| Pulley Included | No |
| Remote Reservoir | No |
| Reservoir Included | Yes |
This part fits 65 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | 3.9L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2004 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2003 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2002 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2001 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2000 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1999 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1998 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Ford | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1994 | Ford | Mustang | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Ford | Ranger | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Mazda | B2300 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1994 | Mazda | B4000 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1994 | Mazda | Navajo | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1994 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Ford | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1993 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Ford | Ranger | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Mazda | Navajo | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1993 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Ford | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1992 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Mazda | Navajo | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1992 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Explorer | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1991 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Ranger | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Ford | Thunderbird | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Mazda | Navajo | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1991 | Mercury | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Ford | Bronco II | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1990 | Ford | Cougar | 3.8L | V6 | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Ford | Mustang | 5.0L | V8 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | 2.9L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Ford | Ranger | 4.0L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional filter, OE fluid recommended, system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Ford | Thunderbird | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1990 | Mercury | Cougar | N/A | without Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Reservoir Included; In-Line Filter available; without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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