1999 Ford Windstar 3.8L Power Steering Pump Replacement?

I have replaced the Power Steering pump. My problem is that the high pressure hose leading into the new pump is leaking fluid. The threads leading into the pump do not leak and I placed the "teflon" washer on the male end of the high pressure hose threads as explained in the instruction manual with the new power steering pump. The high pressure hose fitting where the line and the actual threaded nut "free float" is the cause of the leak.

I have read several ford forums, but have not found a way to seal this off. Can anyone help out?

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