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Steering Malfunction

Mattmickeyj
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I’m new here and hoping some may share their experience. 

My wife has a 2011 C-Max 1.6 diesel. Yesterday whilst driving a Steering Malfunction warning appeared, however, it still functionEd for the remainder of the journey. We stopped and started the car and then a steering malfunction - service now red warning appeared. The steering is incredibly heavy and completely un-driveable.

I have taken it to a local mechanic who says It is the power steering motor, which is part of the steering rack and comes as a whole unit.  Apparently, the part can only be ordered from Ford at a cost of £1,100+fitting as it requires ‘coding’. I have found the part at Eurocarparts for £320, is there a reason that part couldn’t be used? Does anyone know anything about the coding/recording element?

Thanks all 🙂

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    If it has the electric power steering rack then you can fit cheaper / refurbished racks. I got a refurb rack for £400 with a 3 year guarantee and paid my local garage £200 to fit it. The company I bought it from asked for my registration and the rack was supplied ready to fit. 

    It may be worth checking the battery first though. A low battery can cause problems with the steering racks and the recent cold weather could have flattened the battery. 

    There are several threads on here with people whose steering racks have had issues or failed completely. 

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