It's nice to see there still is people who love Focus. I also have a 1.6 petrol, but wagon, and your videos are amazing! Thank you for your work to show us "how it's done"!
I'm happy to see that so many people still love these little cars as well. They are very nice to drive. Glad you are enjoying the videos :) I appreciate your comment.
Better check the power steering pump as well, or replace it as soon as possible to be 100 sure it won't fail on you. Thanks for making these videos, you are amazing !
What you can do today, don't leave it for tomorrow. Tomorrow you have a new problem to solve. Every day it's a challenge. Life experience is the best teacher. You just prove that. Good video, don't stop.
Just had this happen on my 2000 1.6 petrol just parking up outside my house very lucky place I know, thank you for the very helpful video, new part (looks a bit different from yours - probably because it's older) & power steering fluid is ordered from eBay and should be back on the road later this week :)
As a curious fact, in Focus MK1s with a Zetec engine, there is a high probability that this part will begin to drip water from the windshield channels. This is because these channels are the union of a plastic panel directly with the body without a joint in the middle, so over time that union opens and the water cascades behind the engine in that part. There is also a high possibility that by forcing that sensor to remove it, you will damage the tube connector with the pump, generating a leak further upstream.
@Horus_Works I'm still driving it like that and it's fine so far.. I'm scared about the steering wheel linkage because it's not meant to take those loads without assistance.. I have bigger wheels and wider performance tires and drive quite dynamically lol and you can feel it on the hands. So far only the tie rids seem to knock.. Nobody should be trying this, but the cars are built to withstand a bit more than the bare minimum :)
I had to do this to my 2001 Ford Focus last year. The Ford dealership shop wanted to charge me $1000 because they lied and said the PS pump was shot and the lines needed to be replaced. After saying no and checking it our myself I found it was that $30 PS switch. I mean, you could actually see the fluid running out the part (I should have checked it out first but the car is 23 years old and I just assumed the worst. I mean after all it is a Ford🙄). A toddler could have figured it out. The Ford dealership didn't even look at my car and told me all that BS thinking I was some schmuck. I reported them to Ford headquarters and disputed the "service fee" they charged me to look at it. Of course I won and my money was refunded. It's been just over 1 year and it's running smooth with no leaks. Don't forget to bleed the air and if your car is older do yourself a favor and put some Bar's Leaks High Mileage Power Steering Repair, 16 oz. The sad thing is that my family had been using that Ford dealership for about 30 years and they pulled that nonsense! Now I wonder how many other times they ripped me off. Sad😢
Unfortunately this is all too common and not limited to Ford dealerships. You should see what Audi and BMW dealers charge for example!!! It's precisely why I started this channel, I was tired of dealership fees. If like me you're a car person and you don't mind working on your cars, these videos should help 👍 Thanks for commenting mate.
Thanks mate. I am working on 2006 Focus today. Yesterday evening I had a cat sound u der my hood.. when I checked the steering was hard and the power steering fluid was all over the engine and the bottle empty. I will clean off tge engine check and fix. Easy fix...maybe
Thanks Phillip, and best of luck finding your leak. If your leak is at the front of the engine it's likely to be this switch. Otherwise check your high pressure hose... 👍
If your power steering pressure switch breaks, it will start leaking power steering fluid as I showed in the video. If your power steering fluid is low in the reservoir, make sure you check this switch for leaks before it fails completely. Change it asap if there are any signs of leaks.
2003 ford focus zetec here..that switch is located on the metal power steering line that is coming out of the bottom of the pump, at least on my car.. I'd rather it were on the pump itself...on mine it is pressing against that coolant hose thats right next to it..
Hi April, I had to get mine online. Try Repco or Supercheap, but if no luck, rockauto.com will have it for sure as long as you're okay to pay for shipping from the States.
Mine leaked for about 5 years until one day it just started spraying out 😂 its one of the jobs you keep thinking 'I will do that next time' ☺️ and it's not as easy on an st170, the switch is in the middle of a very fragile pipe 😔
it's fine if it works but after replacing mine on a vw caddy van, it still leaks. Interesting comment they leak from the top, that's what mine is doing. Anyway good informative video.
Hi Enver, thanks for your comment - greetings, I hope that the summer is nice in Serbia. The part number is: OEM #YS4Z3N824BA - and you can get the part from here: www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2002,focus,2.0l+l4+dohc,1385557,steering,power+steering+pressure+sensor,7408
@@Horus_Works thanks. I've got small oil leak around the pump and hoses below. But couldn't see anything when the car is started. Or even when isn't working. So, maybe this switch isn't the reason
Mine still whines after a new PS pump and High Pressure switch. All done by a local mechanic. Didn't whine until a few months after the work was done. Can't figure out whats is causing it to whine?
Hi Tony, mine is staring to whine as well!!.. After the fluid went low and I replaced the switch, the whine has been there and getting louder. Have a look at all of your hoses to make sure there are no leaks anywhere... I'm guessing right now until I take a look, but a whine that gradually comes back tells me that air is somehow slowly entering the system. It could be something as small as a hose clamp. Tighten them all down and check for bubbles in the reservoir when you turn the wheel. Failing that maybe my pump is starting to go, or was permanently damaged when the fluid went low. When you replaced your pump, did you put a new one in, or a remanufactured one?
Did mine pressure switch today S40. Started engine yesterday. Steering noise, than pop from pressure switch. Grounded. Bought switch Ford number part cause wasn't available for S40in my area. Same stuff. 30 mins job done. Switch 49euro. Liter of ATF 11euro. But yeah. That little thing is gonna ground your car.
Erik I'm in need of doing a power steering fluid change not that many video's on youtube for Focus only another of your fellow Ozzy's doing one , I was thinking if I was to take the steering pressure switch out and turn my steering do you think it would empty out better than the other Mk1 Focus one where he empties from the top ? I could also replace the switch while i'm at it , Cheers
Hi David, that's an interesting idea... I don't see why you couldn't do it via the pressure switch. I guess the only challenge will be knowing when your fluid is completely replaced. When you pour new fluid into the reservoir bottle, it will drain into the pump and the pressure switch, so everything should be back on tight by then otherwise you will lose your new fluid. My initial thought would be to do it via the PS reservoir tank as it's easier to get to, but I don't see why you couldn't try via the pressure switch instead.
@@Horus_Works Hi Erik I'll try and read into it a bit more and see what say the Haynes manual say's It was just a idea as I would think you wouldn't get all the old fluid out through the reservoir ? I'll see what I can do and let you know , Cheers
I’ve owned two of these cars and they’re complete trash. Everything made of plastic, the interiors are horrible and cheap, they all over heat and have MASSIVE leaks. Do yourself a favor and buy a Honda 🙏
@@Horus_Works I agree. I have a 2001 Focus and have had LTD, Granada, Econoline and WindStar of which the transmission died. I gave up Ford decades ago thankfully and now have a Honda Pilot.
It's nice to see there still is people who love Focus. I also have a 1.6 petrol, but wagon, and your videos are amazing! Thank you for your work to show us "how it's done"!
I'm happy to see that so many people still love these little cars as well. They are very nice to drive. Glad you are enjoying the videos :) I appreciate your comment.
Just to say thank you for making this video! Thought it was going to cost a lot to fix but this little part saved the day.
You are welcome my friend. I'm happy to see people using the videos! Please sub if you want to see more Focus vids 😉👍
Better check the power steering pump as well, or replace it as soon as possible to be 100 sure it won't fail on you.
Thanks for making these videos, you are amazing !
Yes I will keep an eye on it now ✌️😎
Good vid, and good advice 👍 I have a mk1 Focus here in the U.K. and have found your videos very helpful. Thank you 🙏
Awesome, thank you! So glad to see that they are helping peeps out! Thanks for your support.
What you can do today, don't leave it for tomorrow.
Tomorrow you have a new problem to solve.
Every day it's a challenge. Life experience is the best teacher.
You just prove that. Good video, don't stop.
Thanks old man! 😅
@@Horus_Works you more then welcome.
Another brilliant video mate. best wishes from the UK
Thank you! Really appreciate the support mate, glad you're enjoying them - Cheers!
Lesson learned! Thanks again. Another great video.
You bet!
Just had this happen on my 2000 1.6 petrol just parking up outside my house very lucky place I know, thank you for the very helpful video, new part (looks a bit different from yours - probably because it's older) & power steering fluid is ordered from eBay and should be back on the road later this week :)
Glad the video helped you out mate - easy fix 😀
As a curious fact, in Focus MK1s with a Zetec engine, there is a high probability that this part will begin to drip water from the windshield channels. This is because these channels are the union of a plastic panel directly with the body without a joint in the middle, so over time that union opens and the water cascades behind the engine in that part.
There is also a high possibility that by forcing that sensor to remove it, you will damage the tube connector with the pump, generating a leak further upstream.
Thanks for the tip!
Why did you tow it though? I'm driving mine with a failed power steering for 2 years now 🤣
Running a power steering rack without any oil will break it eventually.
@Horus_Works I'm still driving it like that and it's fine so far.. I'm scared about the steering wheel linkage because it's not meant to take those loads without assistance.. I have bigger wheels and wider performance tires and drive quite dynamically lol and you can feel it on the hands.
So far only the tie rids seem to knock..
Nobody should be trying this, but the cars are built to withstand a bit more than the bare minimum :)
@@fromthegods78 amazing to see the rack holding up so well - even after so long without fluid 👍
I had to do this to my 2001 Ford Focus last year. The Ford dealership shop wanted to charge me $1000 because they lied and said the PS pump was shot and the lines needed to be replaced. After saying no and checking it our myself I found it was that $30 PS switch. I mean, you could actually see the fluid running out the part (I should have checked it out first but the car is 23 years old and I just assumed the worst. I mean after all it is a Ford🙄). A toddler could have figured it out. The Ford dealership didn't even look at my car and told me all that BS thinking I was some schmuck. I reported them to Ford headquarters and disputed the "service fee" they charged me to look at it. Of course I won and my money was refunded. It's been just over 1 year and it's running smooth with no leaks. Don't forget to bleed the air and if your car is older do yourself a favor and put some Bar's Leaks High Mileage Power Steering Repair, 16 oz. The sad thing is that my family had been using that Ford dealership for about 30 years and they pulled that nonsense! Now I wonder how many other times they ripped me off. Sad😢
Unfortunately this is all too common and not limited to Ford dealerships. You should see what Audi and BMW dealers charge for example!!!
It's precisely why I started this channel, I was tired of dealership fees. If like me you're a car person and you don't mind working on your cars, these videos should help 👍
Thanks for commenting mate.
Yes that was great great video mate and I enjoyed watching it and I could understand everything you've done 1and it was perfect thank you
Awesome, thanks so much for the feedback Steven 👍
Was there any fault codes come up with the power steering . Also when you had the car home did the engine not start any more please
No faults codes came up and the car started no problem. Only the steering was heavy because no power steering fluid.
Thanks for lesson. And other films with FF, its very helpfull. I really like my old FF MK1 😀
Great to hear! And happy to help :)
Thanks mate. I am working on 2006 Focus today. Yesterday evening I had a cat sound u der my hood.. when I checked the steering was hard and the power steering fluid was all over the engine and the bottle empty. I will clean off tge engine check and fix. Easy fix...maybe
Thanks Phillip, and best of luck finding your leak. If your leak is at the front of the engine it's likely to be this switch. Otherwise check your high pressure hose... 👍
Ηow do you know in advance that the power steering pressure switch is broken and not something else like the steering pump itself?
If your power steering pressure switch breaks, it will start leaking power steering fluid as I showed in the video. If your power steering fluid is low in the reservoir, make sure you check this switch for leaks before it fails completely. Change it asap if there are any signs of leaks.
2003 ford focus zetec here..that switch is located on the metal power steering line that is coming out of the bottom of the pump, at least on my car.. I'd rather it were on the pump itself...on mine it is pressing against that coolant hose thats right next to it..
Where would I buy a new switch from in Perth Western Australia
Hi April, I had to get mine online. Try Repco or Supercheap, but if no luck, rockauto.com will have it for sure as long as you're okay to pay for shipping from the States.
Hello, is there an easy way to disassemble and install the speed sensor.. I have a 2002 Ford Focus.. Thank you..
Hi, do you mean the ABS wheel speed sensors?
@@Horus_Works
mean the kilometer counter sensor, which is located in the gearbox.. Car speedometer not working..
@@عبدالرحمنصبح-ه1ظ Oh I see, sorry to hear it. I wish I coudl help you but I haven't fixed this type of repair yet. I wish you good luck .
Mine leaked for about 5 years until one day it just started spraying out 😂 its one of the jobs you keep thinking 'I will do that next time' ☺️ and it's not as easy on an st170, the switch is in the middle of a very fragile pipe 😔
Exactly! Mine did the same, small leak which I ignored and then bam!! Tow truck time! Lesson learnt :)
it's fine if it works but after replacing mine on a vw caddy van, it still leaks. Interesting comment they leak from the top, that's what mine is doing. Anyway good informative video.
Good video. Greetings from Serbia 😁 Keep it up.
Can you post OEM number of this part please?
Hi Enver, thanks for your comment - greetings, I hope that the summer is nice in Serbia. The part number is: OEM #YS4Z3N824BA - and you can get the part from here: www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2002,focus,2.0l+l4+dohc,1385557,steering,power+steering+pressure+sensor,7408
@@Horus_Works thank you very much. Summer here is going on nicely so far 😃
My engine is 1.6 petrol. Is this sensor positioned on the steering pump again?
Yes this sensor plugs into the steering pump. I don't think the 1.6 will be any different 👍
@@Horus_Works thanks. I've got small oil leak around the pump and hoses below. But couldn't see anything when the car is started. Or even when isn't working. So, maybe this switch isn't the reason
Show us how to fix carmber of focus
you need adjustable replacement camber arms to do this fix...it will correct excessive camber at rear wheels
Mine still whines after a new PS pump and High Pressure switch. All done by a local mechanic. Didn't whine until a few months after the work was done. Can't figure out whats is causing it to whine?
Hi Tony, mine is staring to whine as well!!.. After the fluid went low and I replaced the switch, the whine has been there and getting louder. Have a look at all of your hoses to make sure there are no leaks anywhere... I'm guessing right now until I take a look, but a whine that gradually comes back tells me that air is somehow slowly entering the system. It could be something as small as a hose clamp. Tighten them all down and check for bubbles in the reservoir when you turn the wheel. Failing that maybe my pump is starting to go, or was permanently damaged when the fluid went low. When you replaced your pump, did you put a new one in, or a remanufactured one?
Thank you sir
Welcome 😀👍
Did mine pressure switch today S40. Started engine yesterday. Steering noise, than pop from pressure switch. Grounded. Bought switch Ford number part cause wasn't available for S40in my area. Same stuff. 30 mins job done. Switch 49euro. Liter of ATF 11euro. But yeah. That little thing is gonna ground your car.
Pain in the but, the way it lets go without warning too 🙂
When mine started squirting fluid onto the hot engine it scared me to death, I didn't know where the steam was coming from!
Yeah exactly! That header is right in the way so the oil hits it as it's coming out. I thought I bust a coolant hose 😶
You didn't think to keep a spare gallon at least?
A spare gallon of what mate? The power steering fluid? That stuff can be easily bought here from the shops if that's what you mean.
@@Horus_Works If you car is taking a gallon then you've got big issues.
@@Lensman64 Agree - there should be 0 leaks from the PS
Erik I'm in need of doing a power steering fluid change not that many video's on youtube for Focus only another of your fellow Ozzy's doing one ,
I was thinking if I was to take the steering pressure switch out and turn my steering do you think it would empty out better than the other Mk1 Focus one where he empties from the top ? I could also replace the switch while i'm at it , Cheers
Hi David, that's an interesting idea... I don't see why you couldn't do it via the pressure switch. I guess the only challenge will be knowing when your fluid is completely replaced. When you pour new fluid into the reservoir bottle, it will drain into the pump and the pressure switch, so everything should be back on tight by then otherwise you will lose your new fluid. My initial thought would be to do it via the PS reservoir tank as it's easier to get to, but I don't see why you couldn't try via the pressure switch instead.
@@Horus_Works Hi Erik I'll try and read into it a bit more and see what say the Haynes manual say's It was just a idea as I would think you wouldn't get all the old fluid out through the reservoir ? I'll see what I can do and let you know , Cheers
@David Quotagious yep definitely would be curious to know how you go about doing it, keep me posted 😀👍
I love my Focus need to spend some pennies on it.
As Arnie would say - DO IT!!
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Thanks :)
Farlarını parlat kardeşim.hic sana yakışmıyor soluk bir far 😉😉
Teşekkürler, umarım yakında yaparım. 😁
I’ve owned two of these cars and they’re complete trash. Everything made of plastic, the interiors are horrible and cheap, they all over heat and have MASSIVE leaks.
Do yourself a favor and buy a Honda 🙏
Wow, you must have had a really bad time. Mine's been okay for a 20-year-old car, and love how these things drive.
@@Horus_Works I agree. I have a 2001 Focus and have had LTD, Granada, Econoline and WindStar of which the transmission died. I gave up Ford decades ago thankfully and now have a Honda Pilot.