Ford truck question

[THE KOD]

I am not much of a mechanic and have a question.

I am looking to buy a 1997 Ford F-250 with 114K miles from a private individual for my business. It is clean and runs good.

When I drove it about 10 miles I stopped and looked under the hood. It is a 5.4 triton engine and pulls strong.

My question is the power steering fluid reservoir was bubbling. It is clear and I could see it. In other trucks its not clear so maybe it is supposed to bubble like that due to heat ?

I saw this once before in a Ford I was test driving but it was the overflow antifreeze chamber that was bubbling up.

Not sure and need to decide on this truck.

Any help appreciated.

thanks

KOD

 

[aubie]

just take it to any local oil change shop they can test it for you. I have a chevy 2500 and mine doesnt do that. There might be water or something else in the line.

If the guy is serious about selling the truck he wont have a problem with you getting it checked out.