Ford Focus | Power steering pump replacement.

Replacing the power steering pump and hoses on a 2007 Ford focus. The original power steering pump have a catastrophic failure.
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[@abelvillanueva1095]

What part# were the resevoir o'rings?

[@ToolDemos]

Update: The o-rings I used were just matched up from a generic o-ring kit. They started to leak a few months later. I looked for Ford parts, they don’t sell them. The fix was finally to buy a replacement reservoir that came with o-rings. Hasn’t leaked since.

[@lovingirl8033]

Anyway you can show us how to take the tank out I have leak in my pump and tank the hose is fine

[@drumnqueen]

I love that u get right into it and don't give a long intro on a bunch of useless info that I don't need. Very informative and good view.thank u

[@ToolDemos]

I appreciate that, cheers!

[@yoboitoast9598]

Getting the lines out and back in place was fun. That's not in this video 😅😅😅😅 all in all, this helped me so much. Thanks a lot!

[@ToolDemos]

They are a bit tricky! Glad you got it done 👍🔧

[@shookones2216]

Another method you can use for installing that new Plastic white washer is, putting it in a hot cup of water which will make it a bit more flexible install. Also removing the passenger side headlight gives more accesses room to the power steering pump.

[@ToolDemos]

Great advice, thanks.

[@hondaservicecenter]

Crows foot 18 and a stubby

[@michaelszczys8316]

Pretty good presentation. You show the kind of things we really need to know, like how the clips go on any electrical connectors and wrench sizes.

[@ToolDemos]

Glad it was helpful, thanks.

[@frankensteinke]

Thanks for the video! That was an Excellent tutorial. Mine was a 2011 Transit Connect 2.0 Removing the headlight was a pain for not much more room. Although removing the battery, battery tray, and engine computer module gave plenty of extra room to get the hoses to the rack.

[@ToolDemos]

Nice work!

[@ToolDemos]

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[@tommylee9586]

AWESOME video! You make it look simple-n-easy... Many Thanks. Now I must go and replace my daughter inlaws' with my shade-tree mechanic abilities.👌

[@ToolDemos]

I’m sure she’ll be excited to get power steering back. Thanks Tommy, happy wrenching.

[@scottmaldonado6540]

Thanks for this video. First time doing a water pump on this car and you made it real easy

[@ToolDemos]

I appreciate that Scott

[@isabellamaya5464]

Great video , we took our 11 focus to a mechanic shop to get the power steering hose replaced and it leaked all the fluids out after we picked it up , found out the dang "mechanic" never put the orings on

[@ToolDemos]

Oooh that sucks.

[@curiosity2314]

Nice work, she should name this car stitch considering the front bumper. You tool ideas are great!

[@ToolDemos]

That’s funny! She said she got a lot of looks and comments about it.

[@neilbuehner1239]

Great Video!. This will help me keep a friend on the road for a while longer with her focus

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks Neil. Happy wrenching.

[@robertstercraw9284]

Nice video. The OEM hose is DEFINITELY worth the money. All of the aftermarket hoses have the pressure sensor coming off at a 90 degree angle from the pipe compared to an upward 45 degree angle of the OEM hose. The aftermarket hoses put the switch and connector right in the middle of where the coolant hose is. Idiots!

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks Robert, I didn’t know that about the aftermarket hose. It’s becoming more and more important these days, for me, to just pay a few bucks more and get OE stuff.

[@nativepower1665]

Awesome, your good mechanic, thank u for the video😊

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks, happy wrenching.

[@themadbrooker4797]

Great job Steve!

[@ToolDemos]

Thanks Brooke.

[@williamcoltrane2732]

Thanks!

[@me.crunchy7181]

Which hoses did you buy? when I try to find the hoses I get several options and would like to make sure I'm getting the correct ones.

[@ToolDemos]

I bought genuine Motorcraft hoses. Worked perfect.

[@williamcoltrane2732]

Very informative video.

[@ToolDemos]

Thank you William, I appreciate that.

[@alexwaldroup648]

Do you have to replace the lines when you are replacing the pump

[@ToolDemos]

No, you don’t. But make sure the new teflon washer seals up.

[@Life_OF_aghost]

I’m having to do the same but I don’t want to have to replace the pressure line . The nut that connects to the bottom of the pump is so tight on an rounded I cannot use the 18 Mill 17 or 16 or vice grips. It’s stuck on there. Idk what to do

[@ToolDemos]

First, try a pair of vise grips. Also, remember it’s upside-down from your perspective, so turn clockwise to remove. If it still wont budge, try adding a little heat to the nut and put a pipe wrench on it. You can replace that union (nut) pretty cheap at the Ford dealer, part number: PSH373 (3R608)

[@nuclearjanitor]

Did the pressure hose fitting have an o-ring as well as the teflon seal?

[@ToolDemos]

Teflon only

[@nuclearjanitor]

@@ToolDemos Turns out I limp wristed that fitting. I had to remove the pulley again and got at least another 1/4 turn on it with the flare wrench.

[@ToolDemos]

@@nuclearjanitor oh crap! Glad you found it. 👍

[@bigpuppytools4295]

Great Video, 👍

[@ToolDemos]

I appreciate that BPT.

[@McTroyd]

Thanks for the detailed video! My wife's 2007 Focus lost its power steering -- the pump had been making noises for years, so at least that wasn't a surprise. This gives me enough confidence to try the replacement myself and save a couple hundred bucks. (I've changed a brake caliper successfully, and this doesn't look any worse than that.) Is there a particular reason for the replacement hoses? Or just preventative maintenance? 👍

[@ToolDemos]

On this car, the system ran dry for so long that the bearings spun and broke the shaft. Because of that I couldn’t actually test it to see where the leaks were coming from. So to get it all done in one shot I replaced both of the hoses.

[@McTroyd]

@@ToolDemos Makes sense. I decided to give it a whirl anyway and ordered them. Her car has > 220K miles on it, so even if the hoses are good right now, they probably won't be after I've been wrangling them. 😁

[@crackercasey4556]

Wish u had tools listed in the description

[@ToolDemos]

I haven’t made that a habit, I usually just link unique or special tools needed.

[@kurumitokisaki6849]

I can't believe no one has asked, but where did you buy the pump?

[@ToolDemos]

I think it was Rock Auto, but it was a while ago.

[@Jamiesaurus_Art]

When you are looking for a video for your specific issue, and it's the same car, same problem , SAME COLOR . This is my 2nd car, but I'll never buy another focus. Things been falling apart since I got it. I normally drive a subaru and they're waaaay more reliable.

[@ToolDemos]

That’s funny! Toyota man myself, they’re both better built than the Focus.

[@mattromney8402]

How tight on the fitting with the Teflon washer? I don't want to over tighten mine lol.

[@ToolDemos]

48ft/lbs

[@juancortinas9166]

Maybe I haven't yet found this question, but where did you find the parts? (Pressure and return line) And which ones were the ones I should get?

[@ToolDemos]

I bought Motorcraft hoses (which I recommend) at rockauto.com - they are a good company to deal with. Good prices and shipping is fast and usually pretty cheap.

[@poundermonster]

Great video!! My power steering pump is working just fine but is leaking from the bottom of the reservoir, do I need to change the whole power steering pump?

[@ToolDemos]

I’d recommend a new reservoir. Ford sells ‘em for 60-70 bucks.

[@ashleygarza5327]

Mine isn’t leaking but making loud noises autozone told me I need a new pump? It had oil.

[@ToolDemos]

@@ashleygarza5327 it usually means the pump is bad.

[@bigfamilylowbudget9905]

Do I have to remove the pulley to remove the pump?

[@ToolDemos]

I doubt you’ll have access to the high pressure line if you don’t. But, maybe - I’ve never tried it.

[@jorgelandin8785]

If you are doing just the pressure hose because the side by the tranny brooke off do you need to take of the whole steering pump or you can just do it from the bottom?

[@ToolDemos]

I’d leave the pump in place but I would remove the right headlight. You can get a lot of access from that area.

[@jorgelandin8785]

@@ToolDemos thanks for your help! I subscribed!

[@ToolDemos]

@@jorgelandin8785 sure thing, glad you’re here.

[@juanhinojosa9784]

What size is that teflon seal?

[@ToolDemos]

It’s roughly a half inch, but I don’t know the precise dimensions.

[@jonathanross2304]

Is it always necessary to replace the lines or can I replace just a bad pump?

[@ToolDemos]

These lines were in rough shape. It’s not necessary to replace them. Make sure you do replace the teflon washer.

[@dolo2233]

I'm not sure if you are still responding to these videos, but I do not have that tool you used to put the pulley back on. I bought the power steering pump, reservoir, and pulley and it came all in one piece. Do you think I will still be able to do the replacement myself without that special tool?

[@ToolDemos]

I haven’t tried it that way, but I think you should be able to keep it intact when you install it. The only difficulty might be the high pressure hose accessibility. The pulley will get in the way, but you’ll probably still be able to reach it. I would first try to remove that line before you do anything else. If you need the room, remove the passenger headlight. That will open up all sorts of access. Happy wrenching.

[@dolo2233]

@@ToolDemos thanks for the reply! I appreciate it! If I have trouble with the line removing the headlight should definitely help

[@jongamboa3182]

Mind me asking where you bought both the low return and the high pressure hoses from?

[@ToolDemos]

RockAuto.com

[@jongamboa3182]

@ToolDemos appreciate that, and thanks for the video best detailed video I've soon on changing the pump and hose. Keep them coming

[@alexanderjones2618]

is it necessary to remove the brackets for the line underneath the car if you are only replacing the pump?

[@ToolDemos]

I wouldn’t say that it’s necessary, but it is much easier to reinstall the high-pressure line. If it’s still attached to the car, it’s hard to manipulate it to the perfect angle to start the threads.

[@ezpz4659]

@@ToolDemos and cross threading it would SUCK

[@ToolDemos]

@@ezpz4659 💯

[@voidvincent]

Not at all. You release the high pressure nut and take off pump. No reason to go under the car

[@roberttophan9314]

Was the first hose the return hose?

[@ToolDemos]

Yes it is. The high pressure line is down at the bottom.

[@TheCoffeeMann]

Whats that bristle screwdriver tool called?

[@ToolDemos]

It’s a wire brush set from Astro: amzn.to/3sdQZKX

[@TheCoffeeMann]

@@ToolDemos I appreciate it. Keep up the great work 👍

[@marcelalucas7274]

Where can I get the teflon seal?

[@ToolDemos]

Hi Marcela, I got mine included with the pump. If you just want the seal, check these part numbers: Seal only - Dorman 82540 Nut with o-ring and seal - Ford PSH373

[@jayay3881]

@@ToolDemos I can find a non-oem nut and seal cheaper and the seal on its own. Would you just slide the seal off and use that or replace the union nut as well (If it's easy to do without removing the pipe)? I am actually doing this on a '06 Ford KA but al the parts look the same as the Focus.

[@ToolDemos]

@@jayay3881 the nut is replaceable and if you can do it, that would be the best way to go. I haven’t done it myself, but if I recall correctly, there is a small snap ring you need to remove to get the nut off.

[@HoboRenaissance]

This comment should be higher

[@aboveandbeyond.99]

So is the ATF really better to use than just a regular power steering bottle?

[@travisdad4516]

Yup. Mercon V only

[@ToolDemos]

Yes, that is what Ford recommends.

[@jacoblopez587]

My pressure line doesn’t want to thread in am I doing something wrong or and I just not patient because I’ve been turning for about twenty and still no change if you could help me that’d be awesome

[@ToolDemos]

First, disconnect the brackets that attach that line to the subframe under the car. That will give you more flexibility so that you can line it up properly. If you still need a little bit more wiggle, you can loosen up the power steering pump. It doesn’t sound like much, but a little bit of an angle is usually all you need.

[@justme-dm7sb]

I have had every struggle and more that everyone has mentioned here. Changed that teflon gasket 3 more times and it still leaks. I call this car the POS. If it leaves me on the side of the road I am going to sign the title over to the tow truck driver and walk away. As for the "joke", you have no idea how many times I yelled at that car to grow some fur. Sometimes you just have to laugh.

[@brendad7582]

What state are you located?

[@ToolDemos]

Florida

[@svalkonen]

The pump is attached to an engine. Different engines have different pumps in different locations. Focus 2007 came with different engines. I can easily understand if an average woman talks about a car by its brand an color only, but when almost all of the you tube mechanics do the same, I have no tools to understand it in any distant theoretical way.

[@ToolDemos]

In 2007 Ford Focus was available with two engine options. First: a 2.0 L Duratec four-cylinder. Second: a 2.3 L Duratec four-cylinder. The power steering pump for both engines is the same. The location for the power steering pump attached to each engine is the same. The power steering hoses for both engines is the same. All of the procedures to remove and replace those components are the same. This is a blue car, a red car would have the same pump, hoses, and procedures. These rules apply to professional mechanics, DIY mechanics, and even KZbin mechanics.

[@svalkonen]

@@ToolDemos I live in a parallel world where I actually have a similar Focus with a 1.6 diesel engine and I just sold one with a 1.6 gasoline engine (that I'm supposed to repair now). In this world I know at least a Focus 2007 1.8 diesel exists and even perhaps 2.0 diesel and I know this gets crazy, but I wouldn't count 1.8 gasoline out. On the 1.6 gasoline (dark blue), that now has a steering pump problem, there is an alternator exactly at the spot where you have the pump. The pump is directly down, around the are of AC-pump.

[@ToolDemos]

@@svalkonen OK you got me on that one. In the US we have very few options and diesel is almost never one of them. It’s hard to remember when filming videos that people outside of my own country are going to be watching them.

[@marshacks7731]

*Que talla hacia la bomba?*

[@ToolDemos]

¿Qué parte de la bomba estás preguntando sobre el tamaño?

[@marshacks7731]

@@ToolDemos por que ese deposito de aceite trea un filtro y creo que se tapa por tanta suciedad,que sabes tu de eso?

[@ToolDemos]

@@marshacks7731 El aceite alrededor de la bomba estaba sucio porque había estado goteando durante mucho tiempo.

[@Ministeriodefensordelafe]

Just skipped the step of taking the belt and pulley off (??)

[@ToolDemos]

Yeah, I had no choice. The pump seized up and the pulley broke off. The belt went with it.

[@Ministeriodefensordelafe]

@@ToolDemos I was waiting for that step to learn how to pull it apart. 😰

[@geometro8055]

Is it the same for a 2009?

[@ToolDemos]

They are very similar, but not exactly the same.

[@geometro8055]

@Tool Demos BTW what's the torque specs?

[@ToolDemos]

@@geometro8055 I honestly don’t know. The mounting bolts I just snugged up. The pressure hose probably has a spec, but I don’t have a flare-nut torque adapter, so I went with guten-tight.

[@randyrandom6564]

Do u have to drain the fluid first?

[@ToolDemos]

Yes, I recommend pulling fluid out of the reservoir from the top with a syringe. I didn’t this time because it all leaked out.