Power steering problems
Power steering: Steering assistance system that reduces the amount of strength needed to turn the steering wheel.
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Power steering leakage
Ford Focus 2006 hatchback auto 2.0L 86000 miles
Power steering fluid foams and overflows past the cap during normal operation
CommentPower steering
Ford Focus 2014 1.5 sedan 13454 miles
When i started the car this morning it gave me a warning saying i need to service the power steering. And when i tried to drive out of the yard the steering wheel was hard it had no power steering, What might be the course of this. Its actually 13454km not miles
7 reports
I have ford focus 2003 petrol speed metter not working properly some time working only I changed speed sensor as well but same problem again if any one know about problem replay me please thanks
CommentPower steering
Ford Focus 2011 Hatchback 42000 miles
When I start the car up the steering won't move for about 5 secs and then after this it moves. This only happens on start up? Any ideas
7 reports
Probably your power assist powersteering. They used to run on belts alone. Gee and they never stopped working, unless the belt snapped.
Of course check fluid level first, (the cheapest diagnosis)
Dreamweaver from Australia 7 years ago
Same Same. Only happened after it was in for a service recently and connected it to the computer. Ford have quoted $3900 to rectify. The car has done 25k since new.
I took my car ford focus for mot and it failed on cv gaiter I replaced it then i started it up but power steering malfunction came on and i dont know why could you help me
CommentElectronic power steering
Ford Focus 2013 Se 204799 miles
A notification comes up on dash power steering assist fault. And it's really really hard to steer.
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Most likely a dirty angle sensor on the power steering motor usually behind steering wheel attached to the steering collumn. Would involve the use of diagnostics and you will need to be familiar with repairing angle sensors.
CommentGroan from front suspension
Ford Focus 2010 She sedan 86000 miles
Whenever I take turns at higher speeds I hear a groaning noise from the right side. Power steering issue?
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Most likely. Have you tried flushing the power steering system? Let us know what you find!
CommentBattery and alternator keep dying
Ford Focus 2013 ford focus hatchback se 80000 miles
Had the battery and alternator replaced, as car died. 2 days later, the car lost power steering and died again. Was told it was the battery and alternator again, knowing there was more than that, replaced them, and a few days later, same thing. Power steering goes out and car wont start. Mechanics at ford dealership cant figure it out, so maybe someone on here can help!
10 reports
It starts up every time. Dies instantly if I don't press on the gas.
Ford Focus 2001 301000 miles
I have replaced blown fuses, idle air control valve spark plus and power steering cap. I managed to get it to stop stalling but then I turned it off and went inside my house. When I came back out hourse later the battery was dead and it jump started but died again. The battery was taken to AutoZone and upon picking it up to take it in the store battery acid poured out all over me. Bad battery replaced and still doing it all over again.
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Check the power steering line that goes to the pump, it's hard to work there but you should make sure that it's attached firmly. If the leak persists, you should probably replace the power steering pump. Good luck, let us know how it goes!