Heleas03 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Hello, I have a 2006 MK2 Focus (EU) 1.4 petrol engine and I wonder can the servo fluids affect how hard is to turn the steering wheel? I mean the fluid wasn't changed since the car ran out from the factory and I find it a bit hard to turn compared to other servo-wheels, but the fluid level is O.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizer Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I don't know if the MK 2 is the same as the MK 2.5, but with my MK 2.5 you could change the steering assistance via the menu accessed from the indicator stalk, although this may have been because that car had sports suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heleas03 Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Nope, I don't have neither sport suspension nor the "option" in the menu to change something on the car. Although I do have the ability to use the menu but its just for avg speed, l/km etc. I think on the MK2.5 it has electronic servo assistance so its easen by the "computer" beside the fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On both the MK2 and MK2.5 all engine types have EHPAS (Electro Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering) except the 1.4/1.6 Duratec (including the 1.6 TI-VCT) petrol engines. The 1.4/1.6 Duratec petrol engine has a conventional hydraulic power steering pump that is driven by the engine. The conventional power steering is known to be pretty responsive but also a bit heavy compared to many other make and car models. Especially when the car has wider tyres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Bee Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Maybe you could try running the front tyres at a slightly higher pressure,try 5 PSI higher and see how that feels,if it’s better great and you could go a bit higher but you risk a hard teeth chattering ride because the more you inflate the tyres the less give there is in the tyre wall plus the tyres can start to wear prematurely so don’t go to far !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heleas03 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks for the advices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.