Ford falcon au ba ef power steering rack pressure switch removal replace trick & why it fails.

[@gedwalker4993]

Massive thanks 21/2 ,hour's job done in 15 minutes cheers

[@radoa4]

Great recommendation. Thanks for you guide and solution.

[@Bobman84]

BA have the switch under the pump. Very easy to get to. Those hub caps are also BA, not AU. Fluid makes sense, however the O rings are garbage on the switch too. Most Falcons I've seen had red even high km cabs.

[@michaellast1385]

If its red its wrong. Proper fluid for these is clear and its the same fluid used in Honda's

[@ravifernando1637]

Thank you very much. I have a Ford falcon. Very helpful.

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

There are many AU falcon videos on the channel.

[@westieBrucedavidson]

Cheers for this video mate My 2011 xr6 started pissing out as well through the switch My fluid is clear so sorry I think your theory on fluid is a bit off Just my 2 cents Buts cheers mate ford's rock

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

What is my theory on the fluid???? Did you even watch the video with the sound on???

[@benpasquale6353]

@@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs ha ha ha ha ha thats a ripper comeback....top video and your right the late fords do have the clear fluid and my wifes au 3 has it as well

[@Bobman84]

This is not as easy from the top on dedicated LPG or dual fuel AU Falcons. I had to do it from underneath with wheel removed. The broken spanner is the best way and probably only way to do it quickly.

[@codiewheeler7839]

Thankyou! I was wondering why I was having a Homer Simpson "but why doesn't mine look like that" experience. I'll give that a whirl :)

[@Neandathal]

What model dyson do I need? Seriously though, thanks mate..cheers

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

Any Dyson or vacuum cleaner that is bagless and uses cyclone filtration.

[@blakequinlan7990]

Would castrol power steering fluid be an issue? Been using it for a bit and it seems to run pretty quiet

[@namenotshown9277]

was that an aftermarket or oem switch you put in? it still going strong?

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

I Used a Repco Fuel Miser switch as it was on special for $12. I subsequently discovered why the Switch repeatedly fails in a later video and haven't changed it since 2019.Its failure is due to the Rubber Seals in the Pump going hard and failing to seal the pump creating a vacuum inside the steering pump fluid chamber.

[@mikeking3853]

Good stuff mate great help

[@ShannonHartnett-117]

When this part fails does it make the steering go stiff?

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

yep because all your fluid leaks out. check your fluid level in the reservoir.

[@lukenikolajew9119]

@@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs well when I turn my steering wheel while in gear, the vehicle nearly stalls, could that be because of this switch?

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

@@lukenikolajew9119 yes the switch is no longer functional. When you turn the steering wheel the switch is supposed to go click from the hydraulic pressure and the idle is supposed to increase

[@froggdudarko4369]

And ur probably right because just before I overpaid for my au it had a new sensor put in and it's already cactus it had red fluid in it ... Not sure if because it was cross threaded would cause leaking again

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

Yay Kids 25/12/2019 and my switch replaced in this video has failed again. The "FUEL MISER" brand Switches appear to be complete piles of shit. Going to spend the extra and buy a Genuine ford Motorcraft switch and see how long it lasts.

[@rickymurray2768]

That's no good on Chrissy. How long did you get out of it mate?

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

@@rickymurray2768 I ended up using another "Fuel Miser" one from Repco as they were on sale for $11.00 just after christmas. FORD wanted $148.00 for a genuine one! I figured even if I had to replace it every 10 months that was still cheaper than once every 10 years.

[@chrispolobatangueno3667]

Mate it’s a size 15 for the tool. I just cut a 14 but it won’t fit

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

My spanner said 14 but as you can see from the video mine was heavily rusted out. Obviously its advisable to buy your new rack switch and test the spanner your going to cut against it to make sure the tool fits.Good luck.

[@Bobman84]

I just did this today and it is 14mm. Some 14mm spanners won't fit because they're too thick or cheap brands. Some of my own 14mm didn't fit, but the quality ones did or try 9/16".

[@paulcook115]

This is an absolute bastard of a job. I tried so many different things but ended up taking it to a mechanic.

[@grayson75]

Mine was a pain to remove, there was lock tight on the thread. I used a 14mm spanner, cut down to 1/4 size and grinded the edges to make spanner thinner and less round. Also multi grips were needed to help get it off. The new one was a pain to get on, I used lick tight to help seal it. I use Ford power steering fluid, 424 I think.

[@steelpaper296]

Would a using a crows foot spanner work?

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

Well looky there this 48 yr old learned a new tool he never seen b4.

[@bubbadam1589]

Try a 9/16" spanner if the 14mm won't work.

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

@@bubbadam1589 5 years later I finally worked out why the switch keeps failing!!!

[@benpasquale6353]

good job mate...iam using penrite synthetic fluid on mine

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

Thats great! The whole point of the video though is to point out in the cars user manual it specifies Mobil 424 fluid. Something I and you ignored for years and once I started using Mobil 424 the pump went completely silent the switch failed less often and the car over all was quieter and smoother to drive but hey good job man.

[@DJUDGE6030]

I notice the oil 424 wasnt power steering fluid specific. ...

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

Yes 424 is recommended for falcons you'll notice the pump stop whining straight away and your engine bay is significantly quieter. Most labeled bottles "power steering fluids" are just dextron transmission fluid and red in colour and make the pump whine loudly.

[@DJUDGE6030]

@@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs thanks champ....i got hold off some and .....yes on the back of the bottle it says its good to be used for power steering fluid 👌👍

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

@@DJUDGE6030 Yes and if you read your cars user manual it states R1-424 as the recommended genuine ps fluid which is mobil 424.

[@DJUDGE6030]

@@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs Thanks for posting the video it was a huge help just replaced my switch yesterday.....and what a &@#/^$ of a thing to try unscrew....we eventually got it👍

[@froggdudarko4369]

Snapped the housing off 🤬 not quite as easy as the video makes out but was helpful in some way 😂

[@gedwalker4993]

15 minutes it took me thought he was quite clear but I cut the out side of the spanner super thin