Maval 97101M Power Steering Pump

Remanufactured Power Steering Pump for Ford and Mazda

The Maval 97101M is a remanufactured power steering pump for select Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer Sport, Mercury Mountaineer, and Mazda B4000 applications. It is supplied without a reservoir and without a pulley, making it a direct replacement for vehicles that reuse those components.

Key Features

• Remanufactured power steering pump for steering system service
• Without reservoir included
• Without pulley included
• Fits a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications
• Cross-references Cardone Reman 20-279 and OE number 1L2Z-3674-EB

Product Details

Maval Remanufactured Power Steering Pump 97101M is built for steering repair on 1997-2011 Ford and Mazda platforms that use a pump-only configuration. This part is used on 2009-2011 Ford Ranger, 2004-2009 Mazda B4000, 2000-2008 Ford Ranger, 2004-2005 Ford Explorer, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer, 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, 2003 Ford Explorer, 1997-2000 Ford Explorer, 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport, 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2001-2003 Mazda B4000. This part number, 97101M, is a practical replacement when the original pump is worn, noisy, or no longer maintains proper hydraulic pressure.

Common Repair Uses

• Restores steering assist when the pump is weak or failing
• Addresses whining, groaning, or pump noise during steering
• Helps correct heavy steering effort at low speeds
• Replaces a leaking or pressure-losing power steering pump
• Supports repair on Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, and Mazda B4000 steering systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify reservoir and pulley reuse requirements before installation, since this pump is supplied without either component. Flush the power steering system, inspect hoses and seals for wear, and confirm belt condition and pulley alignment during replacement. Always match the vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Maval remanufactured components are rebuilt for replacement use in steering service applications. This part cross-references Cardone Reman 20-279 and OE number 1L2Z-3674-EB for the same application.