Maval 97198M Power Steering Pump

Remanufactured Power Steering Pump for Ford and Lincoln

The Maval 97198M remanufactured power steering pump is built for vehicles that use a remote reservoir setup and a threaded outlet connection. It is a direct replacement for select Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS applications, with pulley transfer required during installation.

Key Features

• Remanufactured power steering pump from Maval
• Remote reservoir design; reservoir not included
• Cast iron housing for durable pump construction
• Hose barb inlet with O-ring hose port type
• Threaded outlet attachment with 16x1.5 outlet thread size
• Press-on pulley attachment type; pulley not included
• Fits select 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT, and 2009-2011 Lincoln MKS applications
• Cross-reference: Cardone Reman 20-387

Product Details

Maval 97198M is a remanufactured power steering pump for steering systems that use a remote reservoir and a single outlet connection. The cast iron housing supports the pump assembly, while the threaded outlet and hose barb inlet match the specified OE-style plumbing layout. This part number is used in Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKT, and Lincoln MKS applications across the listed model years, making it a practical replacement for vehicles with steering noise, fluid leakage, or reduced assist caused by pump wear.

This part cross-references Cardone Reman 20-387 for the same application.

What This Pump Helps Address

• Whining or groaning from a worn power steering pump
• Low or inconsistent steering assist
• Fluid leakage at the pump outlet or hose connection
• Hard steering caused by internal pump wear
• Loss of hydraulic pressure in remote-reservoir steering systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2009-2012 Ford Flex, N/A; pulley needs to be transferred with the proper pulley removal and installation tool. Fits 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, N/A; pulley needs to be transferred with the proper pulley removal and installation tool. Fits 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT, N/A; pulley needs to be transferred with the proper pulley removal and installation tool. Fits 2009-2011 Lincoln MKS, N/A; pulley needs to be transferred with the proper pulley removal and installation tool. Verify hose port style, outlet thread size, and reservoir configuration before installation. Flush the steering system and inspect hoses and fittings for wear before putting the vehicle back into service.

Quality Assurance

Maval remanufactured power steering pumps are rebuilt to meet the application-specific requirements of the listed Ford and Lincoln steering systems. Part number 97198M is intended for direct replacement use where the original pump uses a remote reservoir and press-on pulley design.