Mk3 focus, stiff steering on start

domika

Good evening MSE,
Today I experienced my focus with stiff steering for the first 5 ish seconds on a cold start twice. Like the engine wasn't on and the security lock was in place kind of thing. Tried googling and only found 1 example of the same thing (specific to start up only) but the answer wasn't there he just "took it back to dealer". No other steering issues (so far, touch wood!).

Any experience or knowledge with this and ideally how to resolve/general cost? Any advice appreciated!
Thanks
Domika.

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Possibly the drive belt slipping, get it checked, otherwise an expensive fault with the steering.

Norman_Castle

Is a mk3 05 to 10? http://www.acspowersteering.co.uk/ford-focus-electric-power-steering-pump/


Also on later models https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/ford/focus-c-max-power-steering-motor-fault/

d123

Norman_Castle wrote: »

Is a mk3 05 to 10?

Isn’t that the mk2?

domika

Thanks for the responses. its a 2012 mk 3. Surely if it was that PS unit it would be permanent? It's literally 5s while "something" warms up then no problems.

benbay001

Is it full electric? Or electric pump over hydraulic?


If its electric over hydraulic then could it not take a while to build pressure?


Ive just found this https://shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/category-148/FORFER.html?utm_source=FordOwnersClub&utm_medium=ForumLinks&utm_campaign=referrals&utm_source=FordOwnersClub&utm_medium=ForumLinks&utm_campaign=referrals
Regarding MK3 Focus EPAS


It also says some models retained hydraulic power steering.

domika

I honestly dont know I guess its a drop off at the garage and hope I don't have to sell a child to pay for it :rotfl: will be trying a cold start shortly and will see if it continues.It never used to do it and had it 2 years so it shouldnt be "building pressure"

Hasbeen

domika wrote: »

Good evening MSE,
Today I experienced my focus with stiff steering for the first 5 ish seconds on a cold start twice. Like the engine wasn't on and the security lock was in place kind of thing. Tried googling and only found 1 example of the same thing (specific to start up only) but the answer wasn't there he just "took it back to dealer". No other steering issues (so far, touch wood!).

Any experience or knowledge with this and ideally how to resolve/general cost? Any advice appreciated!
Thanks
Domika.

I s the power steering fluid topped up to max?