Power Steering Pressure Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

3. Disconnect electrical connector at Power Steering Pressure (PSP) switch.
4. Remove PSP switch from power steering auxiliary actuator.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace O-ring on PSP switch. Tighten PSP switch to 7-14 Nm (5-10 lb ft).
6. Fill and bleed power steering system with Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F. Check system for leaks and proper operation.