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Focus 1.6 Power Steering-Are There Issues With This Model?

stevebr
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Morning all,

Further to my previous post on a power steering leak-is this common on the 1.6 Focus (55 plate)?

I'm going to have a good look this wekend to try and find where it is leaking from (it's booked into a local garage the week after next-I'm away next week using my other car).

If it is the pipes-where is the cheapest place to buy from?

Regards (yet again!)

Steve

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    The pipes are the common fault usually leaking where they meet the power steering pump its a particular issue if theres no engine undertray fitted pipes are ford only part and its a pig of a job to get into so it may be a dealer job im afraid

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    Thanks,

    Found this on ebay but cannot contact Pye motors at the moment to see if it will fit my 1.6.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121002234561

    Any advice would be appreciated.

    Steve

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    looks like a standard set of pipes they fit 2004-2007 so yeah they are the ones youll need a new union nut and new fluid have you found exactly where the leak is yet as it can be from the pump

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    Thanks-will have a look!

    Steve

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    Had a quick look and the oil appears to be around the sensor on the pump- will have another look when my torch is recharged.

    Steve

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    Best to know before spending the cash as to wether its the pump or the pipes

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