Dreaded mk3 steering assist issue

[tank121]

So last Monday I got my 2012 Focus 1.6 titanium back from the MOT the only issue, being one tyre needed replacing.

I'm then got a warning about tyre pressure and so checked them but they all seemed OK and later on the warning went.

The following day ’steering assist malfunction service  required’ came on, and Imjust managed to drive home. Following a restart the message cleared. Yesterday it returned again at almost the same point in my journey home but this time will not clear with a restart.

There's no way, I could drive into work, my local Ford dealer can't see it until Friday.

A few weeks ago Halfords replaced the battery  to one of own brands. If I put the car into test mode the output voltage is showing around 14.3.

Is this a case of the known issue and the steering rack/sensor will need replacing? 

I've tried disconnecting one side of the battery to see if it would clear it but no.

Anything else to try?

My mileage is 65000

 

 

[iantt]

souunds like you need a new steering rack assy unfortunatly. expect a big bill from ford dealer. 

 

[Botus]

can it be repaired?

 

http://www.bba-reman.com/gb/catalogue/detailedproduct.aspx?detailedproduct=2580

[iantt]

I wonder how much they charge for a repair? 

[Botus]

I expect a 1/3 of the price of a new rack.... they used to show on the site...

 

wow if this is the same bit that's pricey  http://www.ecutesting.com/catalogue/ford_eculist.html?category=4066&model=492

[ColW]

My 2011 focus still gets the error sometimes on start-up in the morning but never while driving.

The pcm update seemed to extend the timer for the rack to kick in before showing the error as it can still feel stiff some morning's without the error appearing.

Since the pcm update about 6 months ago I have only had to stop the engine and restart it twice.

I did ring bba reman previously to check the price and it was a few hundred at the time. I also priced up second hand steering racks that were similar price but I can live with mine now as it has never happened while driving.

Just out of interest does yours have stop/start or just push button start like mine? It may affect the power to the steering rack.

[ColW]

By the way, if you have only had 1 tyre replaced and checked the pressures then hold down the right hand ok when on the screen to reset the sensors. I have had that happen when replacing tyres.

[Flatfour]

Does your car have the self  / auto park  feature?  If not I have a known working rack in my garage from a Titanium model that I tried to fit to my Titanium X  (which has the self park feature but is not compatible with my model !  ) Give me a shout if you are interested.

[tank121]

So I had the rack replaced and I was offered 2 different racks by the Ford garage, an original Ford one or a cheaper 3rd party one which they said they use a lot. I opted for the cheaper one, I've had the car back a week and noticed a creaking noise at the front of the car moving  from stationery. Is this to be expected from the new rack? The only other thing I've had done is 3 tyres replaced on Sunday by tyres on the drive and to be honest Monday was the first time I had no music on and really noticed the noise.

[tank121]

Well car went back to the dealer at the weekend and the rack was checked etc still making a creaking noise though, especially when going slow and reversing and wheel turning a full circle.

Total bill from Ford £786

 

 

 

[tank121]

My power steering warning light has come on again and power steering has failed. Has anyone ever experienced this after after the rack replaced?? 😞

[tank121]

Fault codes from reader come someone help with the the power steering ones. Is it the rack again.

===PCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Powertrain Control Module

===END PCM DTC None===

===OBDII DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: On Board Diagnostic II

===END OBDII DTC None===

===SASM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Steering Angle Sensor Module

===END SASM DTC None===

===ABS DTC U0151:00-68===
Code: U0151 - Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module

Status: 
 - Previously Set DTC - Not Present at Time of Request
 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC
 - Test not complete

Module: Antilock braking system

 Freeze Frame :
-GLOBTIM: 248428133 sec - Global real time
-TOTDIST: 110561.0 km - Total Distance
-MAINECUV: 14.50 Volt - Main ECU voltage supply
-OUTTMP: 23 °C - External Temperature From Sensor
===END ABS DTC U0151:00-68===

===ABS DTC U0126:00-2B===
Code: U0126 - Lost Communication With Steering Angle Sensor Module

Status: 
 - DTC Present at Time of Request
 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Antilock braking system

 Freeze Frame :
-GLOBTIM: 249969081 sec - Global real time
-TOTDIST: 111570.0 km - Total Distance
-MAINECUV: 12.25 Volt - Main ECU voltage supply
-OUTTMP: 23 °C - External Temperature From Sensor
===END ABS DTC U0126:00-2B===

===RCM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Restraint Control Module

===END RCM DTC None===

===PAM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Parking Aid Module

===END PAM DTC None===

===PSCM DTC U3000:49-48===
Code: U3000 - Control Module

Additional Fault Symptom:
 - Internal Electronic Failure

Status: 
 - Previously Set DTC - Not Present at Time of Request
 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC
 - Test not complete

Module: Power Steering Control Module

 Freeze Frame :
-PWR_MODE_KEY: Key Out  - Power Mode Key State
-PWR_MODE_QF: Power Mode Undefined  - Power Mode Quality Factor
-SSHFT_TQ_S2: 0.2 Nm - Steering Shaft Torque Sensor #2
-MOD_SUP_V: 11.40 Volt - Module Supply Voltage
-PSCM_INT_TEMP: 22 °C - PSCM Internal Temperature
-VSS: 0.0 km/h - Vehicle Speed
-DLA_SED_FD0B_PID: 64   - DL_SED_FD0B_PID
-DLA_NUM_FD0C_PID: -0.02 Amper - DL_NUM_FD0C_PID
-DLA_NUM_FD0D_PID: 0.00 Amper - DL_NUM_FD0D_PID
-DLA_NUM_FD0E_PID_1: 0.0 Nm - DL_NUM_FD0E_PID_1
-DLA_NUM_FD0F_PID_1: 0 rev/min - DL_NUM_FD0F_PID_1
===END PSCM DTC U3000:49-48===

===PSCM DTC U3000:53-C8===
Code: U3000 - Control Module

Additional Fault Symptom:
 - Deactivated

Status: 
 - Previously Set DTC - Not Present at Time of Request
 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is On for this DTC
 - Test not complete

Module: Power Steering Control Module

 Freeze Frame :
-GLOBTIM: 249949663 sec - Global real time
-TOTDIST: 111519.0 km - Total Distance
-MAINECUV: 15.00 Volt - Main ECU voltage supply
-OUTTMP: 23 °C - External Temperature From Sensor
-PWR_MODE_KEY: Running  - Power Mode Key State
-PWR_MODE_QF: Power Mode OK  - Power Mode Quality Factor
-SSHFT_TQ_S2: 0.1 Nm - Steering Shaft Torque Sensor #2
-MOD_SUP_V: 13.70 Volt - Module Supply Voltage
-PSCM_INT_TEMP: 22 °C - PSCM Internal Temperature
-VSS: 0.0 km/h - Vehicle Speed
-DLA_SED_FD0B_PID: 105   - DL_SED_FD0B_PID
-DLA_NUM_FD0C_PID: -0.02 Amper - DL_NUM_FD0C_PID
-DLA_NUM_FD0D_PID: 0.00 Amper - DL_NUM_FD0D_PID
-DLA_NUM_FD0E_PID_1: 0.0 Nm - DL_NUM_FD0E_PID_1
-DLA_NUM_FD0F_PID_1: 0 rev/min - DL_NUM_FD0F_PID_1
===END PSCM DTC U3000:53-C8===

===BCMii DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Body Control Module

===END BCMii DTC None===

===FCDIM DTC U0155:00-04===
Code: U0155 - Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module

Status: 
 - DTC Maturing - Intermittent at Time of Request
 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Front Control/Display Interface Module

===END FCDIM DTC U0155:00-04===

===SRM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Speech Recognition Module

===END SRM DTC None===

===PDM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Passengers Door Control Unit

===END PDM DTC None===

===DDM DTC B12DD:54-2F===
Code: B12DD - Rear Window Motion/Position Sensor

Additional Fault Symptom:
 - Missing Calibration

Status: 
 - DTC Present at Time of Request
 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is Off for this DTC

Module: Drivers Door Module

 Freeze Frame :
-GLOBTIM: 248233647 sec - Global real time
-TOTDIST: 110388.0 km - Total Distance
-MAINECUV: 15.00 Volt - Main ECU voltage supply
-INCARTMP: 23 °C - In car temperature
-OUTTMP: 23 °C - External Temperature From Sensor
-DLA_SED_DD07_BY_1_PID: error  - DL_SED_DD07_BY_1_PID
===END DDM DTC B12DD:54-2F===

===HVAC DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

===END HVAC DTC None===

===RFA DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Remote Function Actuator

===END RFA DTC None===

===ACM DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Audio Control Module

===END ACM DTC None===

===IPC DTC None===
Successful DTC reading, no error codes found

Module: Instrument Panel Control Module

===END IPC DTC None===

 

[iantt]

Looks like the rack again. Take it back to ford and get them to replace it under warranty. 

[GSM31]

Hi, I do it myself, see how to remove the u3000 error

my repair video

[Teece]

On 5/4/2021 at 5:16 AM, GSM31 said:

Hi, I do it myself, see how to remove the u3000 error

my repair video

English? 

[Teece]

I have a 2012 Ford Focus SEL. For about a year I have had this steering assist fault happen but have been able to shut the car off and re start. Last week never corrected itself. Could anybody that has had this problem tell me what the problem is and how much it costs to fix. Please?