🔧 Focus - Power Steering Pump Replacement

Your Focus doesn’t use a hydraulic power steering pump. It uses an electric power steering system (EPAS), where an electric motor and control module provide steering assist—so there’s no pump, belt, or power steering fluid to replace.

If you’re having steering problems, the usual “replace the pump” job becomes either diagnosis (fuses/wiring/battery) or replacement of the EPAS steering gear (rack with motor/module), depending on what failed.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced | Estimated Time: 0.5-1.0 hours (checks) / 4-8 hours (steering gear replacement)

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Support the car with jack stands before going under it.
• ⚠️ Disconnect the 12V battery before unplugging EPAS connectors.
• ⚠️ Keep the steering wheel centered; don’t let it free-spin.
• ⚠️ If the airbag light is on, avoid steering column work until scanned.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• OBD2 scan tool with Ford chassis codes (specialty)
• Digital multimeter (specialty)
• 10mm socket
• 13mm socket
• 15mm socket
• 18mm socket
• 21mm socket
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench (10-200 Nm range)
• Flat trim tool
• Pry bar
• Needle-nose pliers
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• EPAS steering gear assembly - Qty: 1
• Outer tie rod ends - Qty: 2 (replace in pairs)
• Steering gear mounting bolts - Qty: 1 set
• Subframe bolts - Qty: 1 set
• Front alignment (service) - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, point the front wheels straight, and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels with wheel chocks.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable using a 10mm socket.
• EPAS = electric power steering, no fluid.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Confirm you don’t have a hydraulic pump

• Open the hood and look for a belt-driven pump with hoses—your Focus should not have one.
• If you see no power steering reservoir/hoses, that confirms EPAS.

Step 2: Read EPAS fault codes (recommended)

• Plug in an OBD2 scan tool with Ford chassis codes (specialty) and scan the PSCM/EPAS modules.
• Write down codes and freeze-frame data (this points to the exact failed part).

Step 3: Quick electrical basics check

• Check battery condition and charging voltage with a digital multimeter (specialty).
• Inspect battery terminals for looseness/corrosion; tighten using a 10mm socket if needed.

Step 4: If replacement is needed, plan for steering gear (not a pump)

• The repair is replacing the EPAS steering gear assembly from underneath.
• This requires lifting the car with a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) and supporting it on jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Expect a required alignment after using outer tie rod ends and steering gear work.

Step 5: Stop here so I can give the correct procedure for your exact situation

• There are two common paths: (A) fix a power/ground/fuse issue, or (B) replace the steering gear and perform steering angle/centering relearn.
• To avoid wasted parts, I need two quick details (below).

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✅ After Repair

• If any steering component is replaced, get a front-end alignment.
• Clear EPAS codes using an OBD2 scan tool with Ford chassis codes (specialty) and road-test.
• Verify no warning messages and steering assist feels normal at low speed.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $1,200-$2,400 (parts + labor + alignment)

DIY Cost: $600-$1,500 (parts only, plus alignment)

You Save: $600-$900 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 4-8 hours.

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🎯 Ready to get started?

Before I lay out the exact steering gear replacement steps for your Focus, tell me:

• ⚙️ What symptom do you have (no assist, hard steering at low speed, warning message, noise)?
• 🧰 Do you have any EPAS/PSCM trouble codes from a scan (even a photo is fine)?

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