Ford Focus ST This forum is for discussion of all things pertaining to the Ford Focus ST range

st170 steering problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 14-09-2015, 07:30 AM
  #1  
dirtysteve
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
dirtysteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: essex
Posts: 77
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default st170 steering problem

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help with a steering issue on a 2004 st170, basically the power steering is not working, the car had a new rack last year, the belt is driving the pump, would I be right to assume the pump has failed or should I be looking elsewhere, thanks in advance, steve
Old 14-09-2015, 09:46 AM
  #2  
STeve
Moderator




iTrader: (11)
 
STeve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Weymouth
Posts: 46,014
Received 864 Likes on 692 Posts
Default

as you had a new rack chances are its the pump
Old 14-09-2015, 11:32 AM
  #3  
RichieST
15K+ Super Poster!!
iTrader: (2)
 
RichieST's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 18,732
Received 449 Likes on 397 Posts
Default

Sometimes there is a gauze inside the reservoir that clogs and starves the pump, check if it has one and it is clean. Happened to my mondeo.
Old 15-09-2015, 05:11 PM
  #4  
dirtysteve
Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!!
Thread Starter
 
dirtysteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: essex
Posts: 77
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Hi all, I'm currently stripping down to replace the pump, the 1st thing I noticed is the oil smells burnt, and is grey, any ideas?
Old 16-09-2015, 05:29 AM
  #5  
STeve
Moderator




iTrader: (11)
 
STeve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Weymouth
Posts: 46,014
Received 864 Likes on 692 Posts
Default

old oil can simply break down naturally, have changed it a few times on cars when its become like this
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Steve Escos
Ford Focus ST Parts for Sale
6
02-09-2019 11:39 PM
Dave_b
Ford Focus (All Models)
2
13-10-2015 05:48 PM
dombanks
Technical help Q & A
3
21-09-2015 08:38 PM
morg65
Escort MK 5 / MK 6
17
11-09-2015 08:40 PM
Tank Mike
Cars & Parts Wanted.
5
10-09-2015 07:56 AM



Quick Reply: st170 steering problem



All times are GMT. The time now is 06:01 PM.