Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Ford Focus

Ford Focus owners have reported 10 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the Focus.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2014 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 08/30/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, she made a sharp turn to the right into a parking space and the power steering was still functional. The contact stated that when she went to restart the vehicle to leave the parking lot, she saw that the "steering assist fault service required" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had loss power steering functionality. The contact contacted a dealer but did not have the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The contact then had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle but did not repair the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to her home state and then contacted the local dealer. The local dealer informed her that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was driven back to the residence. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 02/09/2004

While driving 40 mph, the consumer lost steering control. This caused a minor crash, and the vehicle went into a ditch. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve. Please provide more information.

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3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 06/06/2003

2001 Ford Focus suddenly loses power when taking a sweeping right hand turn. Power loss makes power steering inopearble and car comes to rest in middle of road or highway ramp.

4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2002 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 08/09/2002

Steering wheel lost control while driving at normal speed. As result, lower and upper ball joints and brake were damaged. Dealer notified. Updated 1/11/2006. There was popping and clicking in the steering wheel while turning. This caused the consumer to lose control and hit a curb. The impact resulted in a blown tire.

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5 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2002 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 07/07/2002

Travelling interstate at 60 mph, went around turn in highway, steering did not respond, hit left front on guardrail and slid along the guardrail for about 100 ft, car totalled.

6 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2002 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

Fingers bent and twisted index and middle fingers are bent and twisted towards the baby fingers of both hands. Shoulder pain is present and wrist and elbow. Thumbs are bent away from the hands. Information submitted by mike tomich on behalf of mrs. Green 989-665-2311. Dt.

7 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2002 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 05/14/2002

While driving 65-70 mph consumer heard a pop from right front of vehicle, consumer lost control, and vehicle rolled over. Consumer suffered broken ribs, and vehicle was totalled.

8 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2000 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/27/2001

While driving and making a turn to either left side or right side steering will make a loud noise. This could make consumer lose control. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.

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9 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 11/21/2001

While in motion consumer lost power steering. While at the service station, the mechanic explained the power fuel container was dry and that a new pump might be sufficient. The serviceman who wrote up the invoice only reported that the power steering was hard to turn. Consumer requests help in this situation.

10 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Ford Focus

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

While driving at any speed and vehicle hits a bump steering is difficult to maintain. Vehicle wanders unexpectedly from side to side. Dealership has examined vehicle several times. Shocks and tires were changed twice. Please provide any additional information / documentation.



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