Brake Fluid leak at sensor

[tpapay]

Underneath the brake reservoir of my 2000 WIndstar is a connector where wires plug in.

I assume this is a sensor for brake fluid pressure or level. The fluid has been leaking through the connector; perhaps a membrane has broken. When I remove the connector, fluid easily drips from the top portion of what the connector plugged into.

So my question is:

Is this a simple job? It looks like when i replace that piece the reservoir will drain and I'll have to bleed the lines. Anything else?

Thanks.

[12Ounce]

Simple job. $10 part.

[wiswind]

I have pictures posted....with the Ford replacement number for my '96 at http://community.webshots.com/album/201931518cScpNK

[tpapay]

Thanks guys.

[busboy4]

Originally Posted by tpapay

Underneath the brake reservoir of my 2000 WIndstar is a connector where wires plug in.

I assume this is a sensor for brake fluid pressure or level. The fluid has been leaking through the connector; perhaps a membrane has broken. When I remove the connector, fluid easily drips from the top portion of what the connector plugged into.

So my question is:

Is this a simple job? It looks like when i replace that piece the reservoir will drain and I'll have to bleed the lines. Anything else?

Thanks.

Hi, as stated it is simple and cheap to replace. It senses brake application and is a backup way of turning off the cruise control - the switch on the brake pedal arm also does the same and activates the brake lights. The switch you refer to is also the usual culprit when the cruise control fails and no other symptoms (fuse, brake light bulb) exist.
As an aside, I noticed on my in-laws 300m, this same sensor is located on the top of the master cylinder - seems a good place as gravity cannot cause it to be inundated with brake fluid in the event of a small leak.