My power steering cooler is slowly seeping at both hose connections. My guess is that the P.O. overtightened the connectors and put a hairline crack in the cooler male connectors. None of the components appear difficult to replace. However, I am of the Simpler = Better school and am considering making up hoses to bypass the cooler. I have had many vehicles although this is my first Ford. None of my previous vehicles have had a power steering cooler. My basic question is; Is the power steering cooler necessary on this vehicle? It receives light use.

Truck is a 2004 F150 Lariat with 5.4 3-valve engine. I have just replaced the engine with a reman PowerTrain.

 

Learn something new everyday. I never knew we had a power steering cooler. Sorry I can not answer your question but it was put on there for a reason.

 

Closer inspection showed loose spring-type clamps. The hoses could actually be rotated in place. I replaced both clamps with worm-type and leak gone.

BadFish, the cooler is located under and just behind the front bumper.

 

 

The power steering cooler is part of the trailer tow package.

 

I have a transmission cooler behind my bumper. Part of the tow package I believe.

 

My truck has a transmission cooler in addition. It is in front of the radiator and about twice the size of the power steering cooler. If you-all are unsure, I'll post some pictures when I get a break in the action.

 

 

Looks like the part is 3D746. I've never notices one on my truck, but I've never looked specifically for this. I will today.

 

New one on me. Learning something every day here!