Electrical Component Locator: Switches

1999 Ford Taurus LX, 3.0 SSECTION Switches
SWITCHES

Component Component Location
A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch Right front of engine compartment, behind right headlight.
A/C High Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V) Front center of engine compartment, left of power steering pump. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V FFV) Front center of engine compartment, left of power steering pump. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Switch (3.0L 4V) Front center of engine compartment, left of power steering pump. See Figure .
A/C High Pressure Switch (3.4L SHO) Front center of engine compartment, left of power steering pump. See Figure .
Anti-Theft Disarm Switch Left side of rear cargo area.
Brake Fluid Level Switch Left rear of engine compartment, to right of master cylinder.
Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch Under dash, upper front side of brake pedal. See Figure .
Deactivator Switch Behind lower side of brake pedal.
Engine Coolant Level Switch Right center of engine compartment, on coolant reservoir.
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V) On top rear of engine block. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V FFV) On top rear of engine block. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (3.0L 4V) On left front side of engine block. See Figure .
Engine Oil Pressure Switch (3.4L SHO) On left side of engine, above starter motor. See Figure .
Inertia Fuel Shut-Off Switch Right rear of vehicle, in cargo area, behind right wheelwell.
Parking Brake Switch Under left side of dash, mounted above brake pedal.
Power Steering Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V) Left rear of engine compartment, behind transmission fill tube. See Figure .
Power Steering Pressure Switch (3.0L 2V FFV) Left rear of engine compartment, behind transmission fill tube. See Figure .
Power Steering Pressure Switch (3.0L 4V) Left rear of engine compartment, behind transmission fill tube. See Figure .
Power Steering Pressure Switch (3.4L SHO) Left rear of engine compartment, behind transmission fill tube.
Seat Belt Switch Under left front seat.
Transmission Control Switch On shifting lever, on steering column. See Figure .
Trunk Lid Anti-Theft Switch Rear of cargo area.
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