Gates 369280 Power Steering Pressure Line Hose Assembly

OE-Style Power Steering Pressure Line

This Gates Pressure Line Assembly, part number 369280, is a power steering pressure line hose assembly for the pump-to-rack/gear box circuit. It is built for 1994-1995 Ford Taurus and 1994-1995 Mercury Sable applications without a switch port, with OE performance in mind.

The Gates Pressure Line Assembly line focuses on direct-fit hydraulic steering hose replacement with the dimensions and end styles needed for a proper connection. Part number 369280 uses a long swivel O-ring end on one side and a swivel O-ring end on the other, with 16 mm end diameters and a 77.375-inch length.

• Fits 1994-1995 Ford Taurus, N/A; pressure line assembly without switch port
• Fits 1994-1995 Mercury Sable, N/A; pressure line assembly without switch port
• Long swivel O-ring end and swivel O-ring end for hydraulic steering connections
• 77.375-inch overall length for pump-to-rack/gear box routing
• Anti-corrosion steel crimped sleeve construction
• Zinc single wall steel tube material
• Rubber hose standard exceeds SAE J188 specifications
• OE performance rating for direct replacement use

Detailed Product Overview

Gates 369280 is a power steering pressure line hose assembly engineered for the hydraulic path between the pump and the rack or gear box. The assembly combines a rubber hose that exceeds SAE J188 specifications with steel tube sections and anti-corrosion steel crimped sleeves to support reliable fluid transfer in steering systems. For Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models listed above, this part number 369280 provides the correct pressure-line configuration without a switch port.

This part cross-references Bosch 69787 for the same application.

Common Steering Problems Addressed

• Pressure line leaks at the hose, tube, or crimped connection
• Steering fluid loss from worn or corroded hydraulic line sections
• Hard steering caused by restricted or damaged pressure hose flow
• Noise or vibration from a deteriorated power steering line
• Incorrect hose routing or fitment on a replacement steering line

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle does not use a switch port before ordering or installing this assembly. Confirm the end style, 16 mm connection size, and routing length against the original line on the vehicle. Inspect mating surfaces, O-rings, and adjacent steering components before installation, and flush contaminated fluid from the system if the original hose failed from internal wear or leakage.

Quality Assurance

Gates Pressure Line Assembly components are built to OE performance expectations and use materials selected for hydraulic steering service, including hose construction that exceeds SAE J188 specifications and corrosion-resistant steel tube and sleeve materials.