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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