2006 LS V8 Power Steering Leak

[StaySideways]

I am losing power steering fluid, fairly slowly, but it looks like it is coming from an electrical connector, I have attached a picture below. After trying to search the forum for a good post, best I have come up with is that it is probably a power steering pressure switch. What is the part number and the procedure for changing it.

 

[cammerfe]

Leaking from the electrical gizmo is well known. Someone will chime in soon with the part number---I don't have it handy.

KS

 

[joegr]

Should be F3TZ-3N824-A
F3TZ-3N824-A - Ford Parts Giant

 

[StaySideways]

Should be F3TZ-3N824-A
F3TZ-3N824-A - Ford Parts Giant

How does the piece come out? I could not find anything in the workshop manual.

 

[joegr]

There are a few on here that have replaced that switch. So far, I'm not one of them. Originally, Ford insisted that the entire hose /w pressure switch be replaced, but they've backed off on that. AFAIK, it just unscrews (open end wrench at the base of the switch).

 

[StaySideways]

Okay, Thanks! I'll order that part and take another look tonight. Hopefully I can let you guys know how I got it off when I do it.

 

[LS-jsf]

I think I read on here that some are located on the power steering pump and some on a PS hose. Which engines/models have it located where?

There are a few on here that have replaced that switch. So far, I'm not one of them. Originally, Ford insisted that the entire hose /w pressure switch be replaced, but they've backed off on that. AFAIK, it just unscrews (open end wrench at the base of the switch).

 

[joegr]

i don't know. 2006 lists only the one on the hose, other years list both.