Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has had a similar issue with a Mk6 Fiesta...My power steering fluid is leaking onto the driveway; a fairly small amount, but it is noticeable and the level drops in the reservoir. I haven't noticed any particular issues as of yet, but I think that's because I'm quite conscious of keeping it topped-up. I have put some 'stop leak' stuff in, as I'd read quite good things about it; however I don't think it's fixed the issue. The only other (possibly connected) 'symptom' I've noticed is that there is sometimes a dull knock kind of sound, usually when pulling away. Nothing particularly when turning. The car actually had virtually no power steering fluid when I purchased it in March, however I topped this up and there has been no change until a couple of weeks ago - so I don't think it's linked. The only thing that may have caused it is I hit a magpie on the A1 at 70mph, and it went under the car (one for sorrow) and perhaps it's knocked a pipe loose and that's causing the leaking/knocking!?

Any advice greatly appreciated and if photos would help - just let me know :)

Thanks!

Liam

 Our sons mk6 facelift was leaking steering fluid for about a year, he was originally told it was the pump. When he eventually 'bit the bullet' and went to get it fixed the mechanic told him it was leaking from a sensor and not the pump after all. 

Could be leaking from the steering rack, check the track rod ends for wetness. Could be the pump is leaking, check round the pump and pulley.

The dull thump sounds like the anti-roll bar bushes have failed.

Thank you both for your replies! Leak seems to have reduced since using the stop leak stuff but I'm going to keep an eye on it and probably get it checked out anyway. Don't want to ignore and end up with a bigger issue