Power Steering Pressure Switch?
I have a 2001 Ford Taurus 24v 3.0l DOHC. I currently have a power steering leak & found out that the power steering pump & pressure switch needed to be replaced. I bought both parts & managed to install the pump with no problems.
However, I can't figure out where the power steering pressure switch goes. Does anyone know? I've checked the internet along with youtube & can't find anything that can help me. Your answers are appreciated.
USUALLY the only reason for this system to have faults is when an OIL CHANGE center install the WRONG type of steering fluid in it! It happens EVERY SINGLE DAY! Yours requires either MERCON V (R) or TYPE "F" steering fluid in it (older Taurus use "F" type) and NOT power steering fluid like GM uses! YOURS should be BRIGHT RED fluid ONLY! READ MANUAL about this. IT MAY Be in the POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE! OR drive over an OIL CHANGE PIT and let them look for it UNDER the car! OR ASK AT ANY FORD DEALERSHIP where they should answer your questions for FREE! ONCE AGAIN be sure that your FLUID is BRIGHT RED! Pumps that got BAD fluid usually break down and are NOISY when turning! Say Thank you to your local ol change center for having to do this! The FACTORY Pump and switch should last the LIFETIME of the car, but ONLY IF THE RIGHT FLUID was used init! GOOD LUCK! All FORD CARS love MOBIL ONE 0W-30 engine oil that keeps engine CLEAN inside and prevents SENSORS FAILURES over time! CHANGE IT ONCE A YEAR, tops! ANd spend $20-30 to have your IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE removed and cleaned up as well as your THROTTLE BOY|DY! NO MORE VALVOLINE< an oil that NO factory ANYWHERE ON EARTH uses for good reasons! ASK AT FORD DEALERSHIP where your switch is or drive OVER an oil change pit! Think RED RED RED fluid only! BYE NOW!
The pressure switch in your vehicle is mounted right at the hose connection at the rack.
Robert is absolutely WRONG about using 0W-30 in your engine. It's designed for 5W-30 and that's the only oil you should use. (He just makes this stuff up).
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