Steering problems

Steering: Set of mechanisms that allow us to maneuver the car.
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Steering very heavy no power

Ford Focus 2010 focus hatchback 1.6tdci 130000 miles
Loss of pwered steering very heavey unable to steer. DTCs showing steering motor failure no power
Hendrick from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
HE
9 reports 
Dreamweaver from Australia 6 years ago
Got the same problem on a 2011 LW focus 1.6 lt manual. Only started to occur after recent service with Ford Dealership 3 weeks ago. Ford quoted $3900 to rectify. The vehicle has 25k on the clock. Totally pissed off
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My steering wheel move side to side

Ford Focus 2006 focus 2.0 105000 miles
I was just wondering if anybody knows how to fix my steering column moves side to side I was wondering if anybody had the same problem the car drive straight but the steering wheel itself I can move it side to side
Vick from Canada 8 years ago  
VI
2 reports 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Seems to be a recurring problem. You can check the u-joint on the column, play in the rack, rack bushings or inner/outer tie rods. Also, it may be the tele/tilt adjustment lever for the wheel.
Brunex from United States 8 years ago
I had the same problem; I'll take a look at the rack
ggfocus from United States 6 years ago
In my case that was the cause, thank you!
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Good luck dude, let me know!
frustrated from United States 8 years ago
Did you fix it? I have a similar thing
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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
GeeGee from Canada 8 years ago  
GE
3 reports 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
This is a common problem with the Focus...
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!
Bigmac from United States 8 months ago
My 06 focus zx5 does the same thing. Started out only during heavy acceleration but now it does it when taking sharp turns. Is this hose the main corporate?
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Power 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
Zico from South Africa 5 years ago  
ZI
6 reports 
Sidu from United Kingdom 4 years ago
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
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Power 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
Cccc from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
CC
7 reports 
siloviki from Canada 7 years ago
Probably your power assist powersteering. They used to run on belts alone. Gee and they never stopped working, unless the belt snapped.
siloviki from Canada 7 years ago
Of course check fluid level first, (the cheapest diagnosis)
Dreamweaver from Australia 6 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.
Paul from United Kingdom 4 years ago
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
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I don't know

Ford Focus 2006 zx3 hatchback 5 speed 175000 miles
Was driving car and suddenly dies and brake peddle is hard to push and steering wheel is hard to turn and it won't start but brakes still work and still has power also won't even crank over I'm at lose with this plus it doesn't show the mileage just has lines their
liljab from United States 6 years ago  
LI
1 report 
liljab from United States 6 years ago
It was a fuse that caused the car to stall due to the ignition transformer capacitor/radio capacitor
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Key will not turn.

Ford Focus 2000  100000 miles
I cannot turn the key to start the engine. I tried wiggling the steering wheel but the key will not budge. Any ideas?
Cammie from United States 8 years ago  
CA
2 reports 
Russell from United States 8 years ago
Hi Cammie, this is a quite common problem with the Ford Focus. First you can try an easy fix using WD-40. Sometimes the switch gets plugged up with an accumulation of gunk. Use the small plastic straw to put some cleaner/lubricant inside and move it, then wait for a bit. You may need a paper towel to clean up the mess. Try a few times and it should get better.
If this doesn't work you may need to either order a new locking mechanism and change it yourself (around $50) or make someone change it for you (around $300-$500). You can also try calling Ford, some people got some money back. Looks like the problem is quite common but not common enough for a recall.
Good luck and let me know if this helped you!
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Clicking noise while steering

Ford Focus 2015 Se 10000 miles
I hear a clicking noise or kind of like a knocking noise when i turn my steering wheel left or right but only when im moving at slow speeds like parking or going into garge or turning onto a road but only at slow speeds not above 5 mph and car drives fine and no noises at high speeds or when going over bumps its a new car but never noticed it before and its only when the cars been driven for awhile not immediatly after starting to drive has anyone else had this problem with focus and is it normal
Skyler from United States 8 years ago  
SK
7 reports 
siloviki from Canada 7 years ago
This will be one of your driveaxles most likely. The CV joint. Replaced that too on my "quality" Ford. It's really not that expensive to replace (comes with whole axle)
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Electronic 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.
Help from United States 3 months ago  
HE
1 reply 
Andybaron from United Kingdom 3 months ago
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.
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2013 ford focus intermittently won't start

Ford Focus 2013 hatchback 130000 miles
My 2013 ford focus SE intermittently won't start. Its strange, usually after I drive it for about 20 minutes I will turn it off go into a store, come back out and my car wont start. I can hear one click when i turn the key the power comes on for lights etc. but no start, usually if I jiggle the steering wheel around it will eventually start but sometimes this doesnt work and it seems like if I move the battery around it starts. I have taken it to a shop and have been told they cannot figure it out and that i need to wait until it completely craps out to fix it? this doesnt seem right...? any ideas what it could be?
steph from Canada 8 months ago  
ST
1 report 
Stacy Griffith from United States 6 months ago
I'm haven't the same problem but with a 2014 four door hatchback
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Groan 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?
Bjs4984 from United States 8 years ago  
BJ
1 report 
Knuth from United States 8 years ago
Most likely. Have you tried flushing the power steering system? Let us know what you find!
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Battery 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!
ergtsfd from United States a year ago  
ER
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.
naty d. from United States 3 years ago  
NA
1 report 

Steering problem

Ford Focus 2004 Focus st170 101000 miles
When turning steering to the left wheel goes stiff then loose again any idea what this could be...
Mitch from United Kingdom 8 years ago  
MI
6 reports 
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