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08-11-2010, 07:30 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2009
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I have a 2007 LT Focus Zetec 2 litre auto 3 months outside warranty with a power steering problem -
1) the car has 37k kms on the clock, and is a city driven vehicle 2) driven 3-4 days per week, maximum drive approx 50 km a trip, usually less 3) about a month ago, the steering got "heavier" at lower speeds and whilst better at higher speeds (max 80 km/h) there is clearly something wrong 4) when turning either direction at low speeds, the steering feels like it 'shudders' (for want of a better word), and the wheel is harder to turn. 5) there is no power steering warning light coming up on the instrumentation panel at all. Any ideas, please. |
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09-11-2010, 12:58 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
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hmm, this may seem obvious but is your tire pressure ok?
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09-11-2010, 02:21 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: W.A.
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09-11-2010, 08:53 PM
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Captain Malcolm Reynolds
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Definitely check the fluid. My AU and the LTD both got real low on fluid, would shudder at the start of the turn, and make a hell of a noise as well.
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09-11-2010, 08:59 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2009
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Thanks a lot.
Problem solved. The service manula said no check of the fluid was necessary - I took that as being right. I didnt know that the power steering fluid reservoir was hidden underneath the drivers headlight - they wouldnt want to make it too easy to find. I too kthe light out and finally found it, topped it up and now it is as good as gold. |
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09-11-2010, 09:35 PM
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Captain Malcolm Reynolds
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Glad its working again now.
You might want to get it checked out though, could be leaking somewhere, and you'll forever be topping it up.
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10-11-2010, 09:33 AM
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You mad, bro?
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Power steering fluid should be check every 15,000km. It's amazing how quick you can go through the stuff!
It's not the best placed reservoir though!
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2007 LT Focus Zetec Power Steering
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