Ford Focus power steering failure - common causes

Here we delve into the causes of the Ford Focus (and C-Max) power steering failure. Internal malfunction of the steering unit will prevent assisted power steering and store fault codes that often cannot be cleared.
Common Failure symptoms:
• Complete power steering failure
• ‘Power steering fault service required’ message displayed
Common fault codes:
• U3000:96 - Control Module
• U3000:49 - Power Steering Control Unit Fault
• U3000:53 - Control Module
• C102D-00-C8 - High Friction Inside Power Steering
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[@Eremon1]

Bloody brilliant mate. Cheers.

[@cesarazevedo768]

Thanks mate! Just bloody brilliant

[@milinda2569]

great explaination

[@thabatebele476]

Hi, am opening my first shop for hydraulic and electric power steering components rebuild. I just wanted to find out, which good tools or equipment do I need for the fault testing of the electric steering rack outside the vehicle?

[@gilbertotorres2514]

Muchas gracias

[@tempt8]

Good video. Im going to view a 2011 tdci tomorrow, he said the power steering isn't working due to the battery needing to be changed. After watching your video, im hoping thats all it is lol.

[@Bogenschuetze]

Thanks for the great content! I Have the problem, that the power steering fell out many times for a few seconds and the battery voltage error did show up on the dash. Now the power steering is off completey and the power steering error shows up on the dash permanently. Even when I erase all error codes with my bluetooth ODB. I changed the battery, but the problem is still there. The people at ford here say that the whole control unit has to be replaced now. Is there no way to reprogram it?

[@shaifurrahman7423]

Beautifully explained!

[@makolafanamakola8797]

Woow nice I have problem with trip cumputer steering assist malfunction service regured wat can do

[@marydawidowski2122]

I have a 2012 Ford focus SE it keeps reading power steering malfunction check manual. What happens if the wheel locks in place an I have to keep pulling key out and restarting until it works. What could this be.

[@cliffharker2600]

Got MK2 focus RS. Suddenly after being sat in the garage for a few weeks on a Ctek charger I come to start it and an getting a load of codes. Power steering Malfunction, abs speed sensor front offside, rear near side failing amongst others. ABS, traction, red ! All lit up on the dash. Changed battery which I'm sure was ok anyway, didn't fix. Removed dash pod and resoldered main plug contracts. Still doing it. What can it be?

[@ThienNguyen-cl8bk]

Nice video

[@nateacia]

I've replaced my steering rack 3 times now in the last month. On start up, if I don't turn right, the steering is heavy when turning left next. Once I've turned left its fine again until you the car starts again. I've now got the fault code U0428. Any ideas?

[@daltonburgess251]

Hey , i have a 2013 ford focus here in canada. And after changing my sway bar end links now at low speeds and when turnin sharp my power steering will shut off for a moment untill the car picks up speed then it comes back on , any ideas?

[@MrJimbosin]

Good video. 2017 Focus, Steering Assist Malfunction message, steering wheel turning but road wheels didn't! Switched off, restarted, ok, drove a short distance, stopped to reverse in drive and no connection between steering wheel and wheels again! Recovered to dealer, under warranty,no fault codes found nor reason for the fault! Key not found message has been appearing randomly since buying 6 months ago, gauges all pulse down then up every 20 seconds when switched off. Been at dealer two weeks now and still no solution. Wife was driving when this happened and is now refusing to drive it ever again. Any ideas?

[@benihoha6675]

Very nice

[@BehzadEghtesad]

Excellent explanation

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

I’m planning on picking up an early Mk3 Focus, and I was wondering if it was possible to bypass or disable the power steering either long term or short term in the event that it were to fail. Similar to how hydraulic power steering can be disabled by looping the hydraulic lines and using a shorter accessories belt.

[@SOGHIH]

I'd love to bypass the power steering as well. I'm going to try in the near future as mine (2014 Focus) sounds 3x too loud when in use, so I know it's going to fail me randomly at some point. If anyone knows why this shouldn't be as straightforward as cutting the belt btwn pinion and electric motor off or maybe also removing the hardware the belt attaches to, please drop some knowledge!

[@derrickstinnett2054]

What would cause a steering wheel to lock up with no fault codes and nothing on the dashboard? 2017 Ford Focus S

[@petrossteadilious]

I have a 61 plate mk3 the steering feels heavier than before I have had intermittent battery warning light coming on had battery checked they said it’s fine tyre pressures are good just a bit concerned it may be quite costly to replace

[@brookado]

Hi, great video 👍🏻 I have a 2011 c-max with a (power steering malfunction check hand book) intermittently appearing, would the fault codes on your video be the same for a c-max? BTW, have changed battery & still have warning. Thanks.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi, thanks for the kind words. The fault codes in the video should be the same for a C-Max yes. And if you have replaced the battery and are still having the fault codes appear, then it is likely that your steering rack is water damaged and may need to be replaced.

[@brookado]

@ECU TESTING thanks for the reply, I had car plugged into came up with u3000 control module, so I guess it's rack related ☹️ can you just replace the module? Thanks.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

@@brookado Unfortunately U3000 usually indicates a water damaged torque sensor on the module side of the rack, and we aren't aware of a company who will repair just the module. There are specialists who re-manufacture these power steering units which may save you having to buy a brand new replacement: shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/category-263/FORFER.html

[@brookado]

@@Ecutestinglimited thanks for the reply & help. 👍🏻

[@bmwe34sedan]

Hi there citroen c3 2004 sensodrive 1.4.16v stop/start electric power steering problems. Gone power steering. Autel shows fault codes c1402

[@danielasuquo3211]

Hi good evening I have 2016 ford explorer streeing not working error code c200b:2f and c200c:2f and u02100:00-48

[@eszterszabo8787]

Hi! Thanks for the explanation. The thing is, I already has the whole unit replaced, and guess what, the new one also had water damage just after 1 year, once the warranty was over. It's hideous...

[@mitchparnell4643]

I’ve had the same issue. I replaced it 2 years ago and it tends to sit for a week at a time because I have a work van and now I’m having the same issue a month before I planned on selling it…

[@RonJobbins]

After an alignment (wanted to get the steering wheel back to center) from an independent shop, the steering was darty and unpredictable in certain situations. After turning and trying to come back to center, the steering wheel would be crooked and then as it tried to get straight the car's wheels would dart either direction. While making a lane change, the car would dart further into the lane then I was telling it to. The Dealer is saying I need to spend $3,000 because my steering angle sensor is having a hard fault. They want to replace the rack and pinion?? Any help is appreciated. I simply can not afford this and have no idea what to think.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi Ron, apologies for the delayed reply. Unfortunately it does sound like your steering rack is faulty and will need to be replaced. However you don't necessarily need to go the dealers to get a replacement rack as there are other options available from specialists such as these: shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/category-263/FORFER.html

[@whatupdoe5744]

​@@Ecutestinglimited if you have any US links to it, would be helpful Thank you in advance

[@mistergreen6557]

thank you.

[@colinskinner1444]

Our C Max has just had a third steering rack fail. The most recent failure was preceeded by several months of occasional failure of power steering on start up. After restarting the power would return. The battery was replaced as a possible cause but made no difference. Could something other than water be causing the failure given that there are never any warning codes or lights triggered?

[@salimmajidi2534]

I have the same problem , changed 2 time in 3 years!

[@juanferreira2742]

Is there any way to better seal the steering rack to prevent water from entering?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi Juan. Unfortunately as this is a product line we don't re-manufacture, we aren't aware of a better way of sealing the water out. Sorry

[@jackleadbetter2987]

Hello, I had my power steering go out in my 2015 Ford Focus ST (USDM market) this morning on my way to work. After work, I tore some things apart and found that it was an 80 amp stud fuse within the high current battery junction box (the panel at the front of the battery box). I replaced the fuse and it worked fine for about 9 minutes of driving, and then it went out again, one again reading "power steering assist fault" on my dash. What could keep blowing this fuse? I'm at a loss, thanks.

[@jackleadbetter2987]

I just got a notification about this comment so I'd figure I'd update it. My buddy and I went around continuity testing all the wires and determined it had to be a short within the rack, after replacing the 80amp stud fuse again and it only lasting about 45 minutes. Granted, my battery was shot too, only holding 9V with a dead cell within the battery. I ordered a new power steering rack from LKQ and just dropped the front subframe from the car yesterday. Upon doing so, it was clear that the harness that runs to the EPAS was rubbing on something and also was burnt. One wire that plugs into the EPAS within that harness was only half held together. Obviously that was the issue, but it was impossible to visually inspect that harness without dropping the whole front subframe. (EPAS rack & swaybar are attached to this and come out with it)

[@micharris1761]

I know its a year but what did you do to fix it. @@jackleadbetter2987

[@timothydetwiler313]

I HEARD THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE !!, I THINK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BURNED THE WIRE HARNESS !!, AND OVERTIME IT BURNS OUT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AS WELL AND IT PROBABLY SHORTENS OUTS SENSOR TO !! . THE FORD DEALERSHIP NEEDS TO PUT A HEAT SHIELD AROUND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR UNIT !! . AND SOME KIND OF SILENCE AROUND THE NECK OF THE STEERING RACK THAT GOES INTO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT !! . 🤔🤔 NO ?

[@xlovex360x]

Steering rack just got replaced but felt proooper weird then it fecked up half way down the m4, scary stuff 😂 no power steering and jolting to side after a 600 fix :):):):))

[@regthebackyardjackofalltrades]

Thanks for sharing it was raining & I started my car & this fault came up. It’s dry now & the fault is gone. I just replaced my battery and haven’t driven it for 10 hours after the battery replacement. Hopefully after driving for 30 miles it the fault will disappear

[@laxmiprasadnalgonda9422]

Hi mine is same problem with ford fusion 2012 but after replacing battery it is fine bit still sometimes its doing weird steer

[@stefencooke2574]

Just had rack done last week on my mk3 now showing Full codes are U300049 steering booster control unit internal error detected U210000 steering booster control unit configuration error U300053 steering booster control unit deactivated Is this a faulty rack or a software problem and also would a new rack have newer software on it TIA

[@damaciobentacur5316]

Why would service advancetrac keep popping up making my steering go hard ???

[@johnplato4976]

I've got the same problem with no steering assist with the proverbial steering assist fault on my 2014 Focus EV. Makes me wonder if the other Ford products using this electric power steering assist have problems also?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Due to the year your Focus, was made in, it may be that your EPS rack does share the same faults as the one we have mentioned in this video. We would recommend checking your part number and contacting a power steering specialist for further information. Cheers

[@mmakimodise1170]

Hey guy I need to fix my electric power steering is hard and have bad sound on the wheels when I turn

[@michellekeeley1679]

Hi , has power assist steering malfunction

[@abedayyad1104]

My Ford focus 2014 was having the scrappy noice when steering, but today suddenly the steering wheel is block and shows a message on the screen about a direction malfunction. Is it the same rack? Should I replace it? And where can I find the part with a not so expensive price. Thank you

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi Abed. We believe your 2014 Focus will have the same steering rack as the one shown in this video, however if you are looking at buying a replacement then we would always recommend checking your part number matches the new rack to confirm this. Are you able to get any fault codes from the vehicle to confirm what the fault could be? If you need to replace the whole rack then you don't have to go to a main Ford dealer and you could use a power steering specialist instead: shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/category-263/FORFER.html Thanks

[@i1mo]

Hi does anybody know how much the cost the money for power steering rack 2013 MK3 please?

[@robertalexandrubaba7065]

I was drifting on ice for about 10 minutes with my ford fiesta 2011, now i dont have any speedometer function, abs sensor on, no power assisted sterring, esp sensor on, when i accelerate, the car shakes 3 times, what did i break?😮

[@stefcio007]

I’ve had the low battery voltage error before but was able to set the unit right with IDS. The issue is intermittent when the weather is hot. Since battery performance is degraded in extremely high temperature should I replace the Ford OEM battery with something better?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. If the battery health isn't good in high temperatures and that is when you are experiencing the error, then we would recommend replacing the battery yes.

[@stefcio007]

@@Ecutestinglimited I found if the car charges the battery greater than 80% as reported by ECU I have issues. I make sure it can't charge past that point by having a dashcam on in park mode when not driving.

[@dawnsisson]

2013 Ford focus no warning light about the power steering but power steering is locked due to freezing temperatures. The power steering will not unlock until the temperature of the engine gets right in the middle between cold and hot. Sometimes 45 minutes to an hour

[@laxmiprasadnalgonda9422]

Mine is 2012 ford fusion SEL and it shows the battery indicator light on and after a day the steering got stuck on road.

[@imrananiff9582]

Hi there really appreciate this video But issue I am having is completely different My powersteering works fine But I have a problem with Hill assist and My traction light on Fault code reading U0428:00-0A.Pscm Says invalid data from sasm So my traction does not work and Hill assist A new steering wheel was installed and a clock spring And the ford dealer here in south africa 🇿🇦 Said to me I must change my steering rack as the steering angle sensor is also within the rack Please can you get back to me sir

[@derekwiseman797]

What would the codes be for these issues with a 2014 ford explorer sport? Just replaced my positive terminal and that did not fix my issue. Please help. Thank you

[@cosmos101m.2]

Take it back

[@jitsingh8102]

I havr ford focus with E101_00 code what is mean

[@annuarrahman4199]

Does the standard MK3 shares the same steering motor with the ST?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. I believe the standard MK3 uses a different power steering rack compared to the ST, but to be sure either check your part number against each rack on this website: shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/category-263/FORFStER.html Or contact a power steering specialist such as the one above. Cheers

[@michellekeeley1679]

Hi had power steering assist malfunction- service warning light come on - steering went heavy . But after driving home and jiggling steering wheel came back . Have since started car twice and no warning lights any more . Have Ford Focus 2012 model . Any advice? Thanks

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi Michelle. If the issue has only been intermittent, we would recommend checking the batteries state of charge and health first as this could be the cause. However, if the issue persists and the battery health is ok, then we would recommend scanning the car for fault codes to diagnose the issue further. Cheers.

[@jimmychou2200]

Thanks for these videos great! I hope you might be able to advise (or someone reading these comments) please? My steering rack needs to be replaced on a 2012 Ford Grand C-Max due to getting the error code U3000:53 Fault Code. I have purchased a reconditioned steering rack and will fit it shortly. One potential issue my mechanic told me, is the alternator is charging the battery at 14.9V (sometimes up to 15.1-3) I believe the normal tolerance is 14-16V. Although he said this could be the Ford Smart Charge system for higher voltage. The battery is only just over a year old and has been checked and working correctly, it is a genuine Ford battery. The alternator was taken out and tested and that had no issues. Do you think a voltage around 15 would have any impact on fitting the new steering rack? I'm concerned this would cause new fault messages and cause the steering rack to fail again leaving me with a new bill to pay. Which is something I don't need this time of the year. Cheers

[@Ecutestinglimited]

The battery reading 14.9v when the alternator is charging it with the vehicle running is a normal reading, so it should have no impact when fitting a new steering rack.

[@anthonypower67]

I have a problem with my mk3 focus steering the codes are u0420:86 and u0131:87 the works fine but sometimes it goes heavy for a few seconds any idea

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. It sounds like something is causing a lack of communication from the power steering module to the ECU, so we would recommend testing all the wiring and grounds to the EPS module: www.obd-codes.com/u0131. As this is unfortunately a product line we don't remanufacture, we aren't aware of the exact cause of the U0420 and U0131 codes, but if all the wiring checks out ok then we would recommend contacting a power steering specialist for further assistance. Hope this helps!

[@karlmousley549]

I have a 2015 focus my power steering has stopped working i have error codes u3000 96 and 48 will this mean i need a new rack thanks.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Those fault codes normally indicate a problem with the power supply to the power steering unit. We would recommend checking your cars battery for state of charge and state of health, and potentially replacing the battery if required. If the faults still persist, then it could mean the rack needs replacing. Thanks

[@sebastiangeorge2773]

Hi sir. I am from canada.. My focus also showing steering asist fault service required... Where i can get the rack cheaper?

[@bobbyd6304]

Did you have any luck? I’m having the same issue.

[@gbucket2650]

Hey, I have the power steering fault message and no power steering at all. Hasn’t gone out intermittently at all, just went to go drive my car one morning and the power steering is gone, tried driving it around the block to see if it came back, no dice. I have had the neighborhood rabbit chew up wires in my engine bay before, but the chances of that feel astronomically low. Any ideas?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Are you able to scan the vehicle for any fault codes? Without that it would be difficult to diagnose what the cause could be, and the codes could show a that there is an incorrect voltage being received by the EPS which could cause the issue. We would recommend checking the car batteries health as well, even though it is unlikely in your case as it is normally an intermittent issue at first. However it is the easiest thing to check. It unfortunately sounds like either the belt inside the steering column has broken suddenly, or damage to the torque sensor etc, which will mean the steering column will need replacing/re-manufacturing. But I hope it is the neighbourhood rabbit so its a less expensive fix for you! Thanks

[@gbucket2650]

@@Ecutestinglimited just took a look last night and I got rabbited again!! Chewed right through the wire that heads to the fuse box, spliced it back together and now it works like a charm. Thanks!!

[@cameronnichol4604]

I have a 2012 ST and had the problem maybe 2-3 times intermittently and I just turned my car off and on, than the power steering was gone completely. I’m not getting and error code just the message power steering malfunction. Do you think it would most likely be the battery?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi Cameron. We would recommend checking the batteries state of charge and health first, as this could be causing the issue. However with no fault codes being produced, it would be difficult to diagnose further. Thanks

[@cameronnichol4604]

@@Ecutestinglimited thank you for the reply! I have had the battery tested came back fine. I think I’m up for a new power steering unit. Thanks anyways for the advice 👍

[@joaoadegas9818]

Hi mate, I need a help out here, I’ve got a Ford focus zetec s 1.8 sport (2010) start showing battery light, after that traction light, abs on , and right after steering malfunction, steering got strong as hell, I stop the car, windows can’t barely move, all lights on dash came on, car engine running poorly, idle low asaf ended up stalling . Do you think is the issue that you describe on the video?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

It could be a problem with the power steering unit, however we would recommend scanning the vehicle for fault codes to confirm this. If your battery light is also appearing then we would recommend getting the battery tested for state of charge and state of health, as it could be causing all the other symptoms you mentioned.

[@dahlphilip5796]

Hello, I got the "steering assist malfunction" error. Checked error codes, found battery voltage low, replaced battery, error code disappeared. Problem remained, still "steering assist malfunction" intermittently, error code: U0131:00-2F Any idea?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Apologies for the delayed response. Unfortunately as this is a product line we don't re-manufacture, we aren't aware of the exact cause of the code U0131, but it isn't something we normally see when water ingress causes the steering rack to fail. It could be that something is causing the power steering module to not communicate with the ECU, so we would recommend testing all the wiring and grounds to the EPS module: www.obd-codes.com/u0131. If all the readings check out ok then we would recommend contacting a power steering specialist as they may be able to assist you further. Thanks

[@obengnketiahofori2481]

Hello, I have similar issue with power steering for my ford fiesta 2011, could this be an issue with the steer rack?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. The steering rack for the Ford Fiesta is different to the one we are discussing in this video. However there may be a crossover in fault codes.

[@l8ndadgmail]

Hi, my daughters 2017 Ford Focus have her a "steering fault" warning and then a "steering loss stop safely" and she lost power steering. I stopped at part store and with two different scanners checked the car but came back with no malfunction codes. Any ideas? Warning still says steering loss but no codes show up on scanner. Thxs in advance

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. With no fault codes being produced, it would be difficult to diagnose. However, we would recommend checking the batteries state of charge and health first, as this could be causing the issue. Thanks

[@stefcio007]

You need a modified ELM327 with the HS-CAN switch specifically for Ford. Once you have that use ForScan and you will be able to read the error codes. Generic tools will show no codes as they don't access the HS-CAN bus.

[@l8ndadgmail]

@@Ecutestinglimited Hi, So the shop ran a scan and found "C102D - 00 - High Friction In Power Steering". He checked the fuses and reset it and now the code is gone and the steering is back. Thoughts? I don't want to have my daughter driving and have it happen again. Mechanic is not sure what to do with it now. Said he drove it all over and seems fine.

[@Ecutestinglimited]

@@l8ndadgmail Hi. The fault code you have mentioned normally indicates a water ingress issue around the module side of the steering rack, caused by excessive mechanical resistance while steering. However, if you have driven it and the power steering is still working, it could potentially be the fuse causing the fault code. However if it is a water ingress issue then the fault will re-occur and there is no guarantee that the issue will not happen again.

[@jaydenmoore2493]

Hi my mom hit something on the highway it didn’t hurt the powersteering rack but now the dash says no power steering or fault and it won’t work at all I did clear the codes and it worked for a hour then came back any ideas ?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Are you able to scan the vehicle for any fault codes? If not then it will be hard to diagnose an exact cause, and it could be that the accident is unrelated to the fault. We would also recommend checking the car battery's health and state of charge as well, as this is a common cause of an intermittent power steering fault. Cheers

[@geraldwalsh6489]

As also was the bonnet lock under the oval ford badge

[@PinM3]

I have a power steering fault in my own. But I’m not getting any diagnostic codes at all. I’ve tried pulling fuses, disconnecting the battery to reset the electronics. Any ideas😕

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Without any fault codes it is difficult to say what could be causing the fault. Is it just the fault warning message you are getting or is the power steering not working i.e difficult to turn? Have you checked the batteries health? If it is an old/faulty battery it could be causing the fault to appear intermittently, otherwise it may be a problem with the power steering pump or the rack itself. Cheers

[@TheTewax]

Saya juga mengalami hal yang sama yaitu "power steering failure"tapi tidak ada kode yang muncul dan pada steer kemudi saat berbelok tidak ada masalah tetap ringan, terkadang pesan itu hilang dengan sendirinya.... apakah itu penyebabnya dari battery?

[@ricoalvarado9100]

I do not have any fault codes coming up on the dash, but I do have a strange problem every cold morning the steering wheel is locked and cannot be manually turned until the car has warmed up for at least ten minutes. Could this be a simple battery issue or are we talking a complete rack and pinion replacement?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. The fault could definitely be caused by a failing battery so we would recommend testing its state of charge and state of health before anything else. Thanks.

[@tyronemiller4268]

Hi there Well mine does the same but now my steering lock don’t work and it sounds like its scraping really bad. I have changed my battery and still not joy and I don’t have any codes.

[@TheTewax]

Saya memiliki ford focus 2005 2.0 yang mengalami gejala pada indikator pesan odometer "power steering failure". Apakah hal tersebut karena ada kerusakan dari sensor atau yg lainnya....sedangkan stir tetap ringan tidak mengalami masalah. Terima kasih atas jawabannya

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. We would recommend checking the batteries state of charge and health first, as this could be causing the issue. If you are able to scan the vehicle for fault codes then this could narrow down the cause of the problem. Thanks

[@lamontwilliams1424]

I have a 2014 MKS power steering problem

[@masonworxfilms2881]

My brother has the same vehicle and his power steering failed : battery checked out bad , we replaced it , steering still no power !! Also digital screen on dash is all fuzzed up

[@gtrco8182]

This is probably a dead post, but... I have 2013 focus SE 63k mi. I was attempting to clear all of the battery connection points of paint and caused a spark under the hood. I subsequently removed the battery lead, finished up, put everything back together and now have no power steering and it wont come out of park. The day before everything was perfect, no noises, leaks, no warnings of any kind. checked the f40 fuse, it's fine.

[@stephenbradford3795]

When you replace the steering rack does it need to be coded in ? It's a 2016 zetec s eco boost

[@Swampdogttv]

Rac gave me an error code od c102d and they rest the code and it got me going again . But did it would happen again . Just booked into a garage

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. The code C102D is usually caused due to water ingress occurring on the module side of the steering rack, which causes excessive mechanical resistance. If water ingress has caused the fault then unfortunately it will re-occur resulting in you needing to replace the steering column. Apologies.

[@kennethithal9347]

What about when I get the message , then turn off car .restart and message clears and power steering comes back ?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. If you are able to scan the vehicle for any fault codes then that would aid the diagnosis. However, the problem being intermittent is a common sign of a poor battery, either state of charge or health, so we would recommend checking this first to see if it is the cause of the problem. Cheers

[@vcs5996]

Hey I have a 2014 Ford Transit Connect with power steering going & coming from time to time. I have multiple codes. Hope you can help 🙏🏼 1. U0131:00-0A Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A 2. U0131:00-2F Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module A 3. U3003:13-08 Battery Voltage Any help would be appreciated

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Unfortunately as this is a product line we don't re-manufacture, we aren't aware of the exact cause of the code U0131, but it isn't something we normally see when water ingress causes the steering rack to fail. As you are getting a fault code related to battery voltage, the first thing we would recommend checking would be the battery's state of charge and state of health. If that checks out ok, then it could be that something is causing the power steering module to not communicate with the ECU, so we would recommend testing all the wiring and grounds to the EPS module: www.obd-codes.com/u0131. If all the readings check out ok then we would recommend contacting a power steering specialist as they may be able to assist you further. Thanks

[@vcs5996]

@@Ecutestinglimited thank you very much🙏🏼

[@hellasspartan]

My Ford focus 2011 power steering malfunction problem was fixed by replacing the battery with a new one and doing a software update.

[@maxandshakira]

2009 focus zetec power steering light comes on when car is started then goes out after a few minutes yet car seems fine ! Any ideas please

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. If you are able to scan the vehicle for any fault codes then this would aid the diagnosis. An intermittent fault could indicate a failing battery, so we would always recommend getting the state of charge and state of health checked first.

[@maxandshakira]

@@Ecutestinglimited Thanks for fast reply

[@amylee7017]

why can't I repair the steering rack, I do have a Powersteering failure, on the dash instrument panel, showing up and ..

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Unfortunately if the error is being caused by a water ingress issue then the damage is usually none-repairable. There are other things that can cause a powersteering failure, such as a faulty battery, so make sure to complete a thorough diagnosis before condemning the unit. There are powersteering specialists that may be able to assist you further such as: shop.westernpowersteering.co.uk/category-263/FORFER.html I hope that helps, cheers.

[@amylee7017]

Thanks, your videos are excellent they are very proffessional, I will check all possible causes, before I fix it.

[@vincentmadore8560]

Do we have to program the new steering rack to the car and if so can it be done with Forscan or absolutely have to go to a dealer?

[@timothyhowell8451]

When you get a answer please let me know I have the same question

[@matthewgoedtel5998]

Me too

[@eltanquedecasma1184]

We had a guy change the steering rack , and we simply took it to a shop where they did an alignment (it was badly needed) It worked fine for over 2 years and it failed again. Sitting in the garage now, gonna try and do the replacement myself this time. Ford made a piece of junk with this focus.

[@marcjohnson643]

C102D-00 2012 focus, I had to use arm power steering to get my car home.

[@MrJCIRELAND]

Did your dashboard lights go off at the same time as the power steering failure? Any advice on what fixed your problem appreciated as my 2011 focus just did the same, downer.

[@colecarley]

If there is water in the steering motor can you not just separate it until it dries then put it back together or does it have to be replaced?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi Cole, unfortunatley water ingress will cause irreparable damage to the internals so a replacement would be required

[@joelkasmiran3969]

Hi, can you please tell me how I can remove the steering icon on the dashboard with the code U3000-53 ? I have losen the eps rack and pull out the water, but still not help..

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Unfortunately we normally see the U3000-53 fault code when water ingress has damaged the module side of the steering column beyond repair. However as this isn't a product line we re-build, you may be able to seek help from a power steering specialist.

[@tombarnes5955]

Hi .I have just replaced the rack ..how ever I can not clear the codes what so ever . All though all steering is back I still have the codes up...how can I clear the u3000:53 ..I have scanned multiple times and can not erase it ..heeeeeelp please

[@PaulSmith-wj6fx]

@@tombarnes5955 did you find out how to do this

[@cosmos101m.2]

Ford is wrong for that, that's a poor design WHY WOULD SOMEONE DO THAT OOOHHHH JUST TO MAKE MONEY,

[@geoffsclassiccars]

Not just ford's most if not ALL car manufacturers doing that quietly since about 2005

[@princenyc9271]

theres a recall for this

[@stevesalter7875]

Ecu want let the ob2 link up

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. The OBD2 scanner being unable to detect the power steering module is unfortunately a common sign of a failed unit due to water ingress.

[@mark-1rc502]

So if this part gets fixed whos to say the same issue wont occur again if it was down to poor design, and if ford have come up with an Improved part then they knew the part is crap and shoukd have recalled cars to be fixed

[@charlielobello5014]

Cuz they're part of the same class that Chrysler students went Town & Country computer is in the wheel well for real

[@PaulSmith-wj6fx]

So u3000-53 is a new wrack

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Unfortunatley this is likely the case. You may be able to get the unit re-built by power steering specialists, however we cannot confirm this as we do not service this unit.

[@PaulSmith-wj6fx]

@@Ecutestinglimited it’s ok I put a new wrack on and problem solved thank you

[@i1mo]

Ford focus I am in Thailand and I have a problem with this car

[@dok2304]

Can’t be repaired?

[@Ecutestinglimited]

Hi. Due to the cause of the failure, unfortunately the majority are beyond repair. We would recommend getting a replacement instead. Apologies.

[@martindouglas7599]

Battery went flat and steering gone heavy

[@andyscott1608]

Yeah stay away from focus

[@jacobrzeszewski6527]

I wouldn’t say to stay away any more than any other car. Even the legendary Toyota 4AGE had oil burning issues. Power steering is just the Focus’s Achilles heel. Same for the Automatic transmission. If driven carefully, they can last quite a while. So long as you drive it like a manual and not like it has a torque converter.

[@user-fv7to6yi2w]

😂

[@bitsnbobs1969]

bad car will not be driving one them

[@vaughannewton4430]

Bad design fault and not cheap I had it on a 2006 and that was reconditioned at a cost of £440.

[@armandoavila1336]

Ford and Gm engineers suck ass right now

[@MountainIce007]

It finally fucking happened to me in my 2010. It's worthless now.