Ford Focus | Power steering pump replacement.
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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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What part# were the resevoir o'rings?
@ToolDemos
4 ай бұрын
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.
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
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, cheers!
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
6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful, thanks.
Thanks for this video. First time doing a water pump on this car and you made it real easy
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Scott
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
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure she’ll be excited to get power steering back. Thanks Tommy, happy wrenching.
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
11 ай бұрын
Nice work!
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
16 күн бұрын
Oooh that sucks.
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
Жыл бұрын
Great advice, thanks.
@hondaservicecenter
9 ай бұрын
Crows foot 18 and a stubby
Great Video!. This will help me keep a friend on the road for a while longer with her focus
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil. Happy wrenching.
Great job Steve!
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brooke.
Awesome, your good mechanic, thank u for the video😊
@ToolDemos
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, happy wrenching.
Here’s a link to the Focus service manual on eManual online: shrsl.com/47dpj 22% OFF Sitewide Code: TOOLSDEMO22 Expiry: Dec 31st 2023
Nice work, she should name this car stitch considering the front bumper. You tool ideas are great!
@ToolDemos
9 ай бұрын
That’s funny! She said she got a lot of looks and comments about it.
Thanks!
Very informative video.
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you William, I appreciate that.
Great Video, 👍
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that BPT.
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
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
Ай бұрын
I bought genuine Motorcraft hoses. Worked perfect.
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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. 😁
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
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)
How tight on the fitting with the Teflon washer? I don't want to over tighten mine lol.
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
48ft/lbs
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
Жыл бұрын
I’d recommend a new reservoir. Ford sells ‘em for 60-70 bucks.
@ashleygarza5327
11 ай бұрын
Mine isn’t leaking but making loud noises autozone told me I need a new pump? It had oil.
@ToolDemos
11 ай бұрын
@@ashleygarza5327 it usually means the pump is bad.
Is it always necessary to replace the lines or can I replace just a bad pump?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
These lines were in rough shape. It’s not necessary to replace them. Make sure you do replace the teflon washer.
Wish u had tools listed in the description
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t made that a habit, I usually just link unique or special tools needed.
Mind me asking where you bought both the low return and the high pressure hoses from?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
RockAuto.com
@jongamboa3182
Жыл бұрын
@ToolDemos appreciate that, and thanks for the video best detailed video I've soon on changing the pump and hose. Keep them coming
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
11 ай бұрын
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
11 ай бұрын
@@ToolDemos thanks for your help! I subscribed!
@ToolDemos
11 ай бұрын
@@jorgelandin8785 sure thing, glad you’re here.
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@ToolDemos thanks for the reply! I appreciate it! If I have trouble with the line removing the headlight should definitely help
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
Жыл бұрын
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
11 ай бұрын
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.
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
6 ай бұрын
That’s funny! Toyota man myself, they’re both better built than the Focus.
So is the ATF really better to use than just a regular power steering bottle?
@travisdad4516
Жыл бұрын
Yup. Mercon V only
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that is what Ford recommends.
is it necessary to remove the brackets for the line underneath the car if you are only replacing the pump?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
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
5 ай бұрын
@@ToolDemos and cross threading it would SUCK
@ToolDemos
5 ай бұрын
@@ezpz4659 💯
@voidvincent
4 ай бұрын
Not at all. You release the high pressure nut and take off pump. No reason to go under the car
Do I have to remove the pulley to remove the pump?
@ToolDemos
8 ай бұрын
I doubt you’ll have access to the high pressure line if you don’t. But, maybe - I’ve never tried it.
Do u have to drain the fluid first?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
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.
I can't believe no one has asked, but where did you buy the pump?
@ToolDemos
Ай бұрын
I think it was Rock Auto, but it was a while ago.
What size is that teflon seal?
@ToolDemos
8 ай бұрын
It’s roughly a half inch, but I don’t know the precise dimensions.
Was the first hose the return hose?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is. The high pressure line is down at the bottom.
Whats that bristle screwdriver tool called?
@ToolDemos
8 ай бұрын
It’s a wire brush set from Astro: amzn.to/3sdQZKX
@TheCoffeeMann
8 ай бұрын
@@ToolDemos I appreciate it. Keep up the great work 👍
Where can I get the teflon seal?
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
This comment should be higher
What state are you located?
@ToolDemos
Ай бұрын
Florida
Is it the same for a 2009?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
They are very similar, but not exactly the same.
@geometro8055
Жыл бұрын
@Tool Demos BTW what's the torque specs?
@ToolDemos
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
*Que talla hacia la bomba?*
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
¿Qué parte de la bomba estás preguntando sobre el tamaño?
@marshacks7731
2 жыл бұрын
@@ToolDemos por que ese deposito de aceite trea un filtro y creo que se tapa por tanta suciedad,que sabes tu de eso?
@ToolDemos
2 жыл бұрын
@@marshacks7731 El aceite alrededor de la bomba estaba sucio porque había estado goteando durante mucho tiempo.
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
Жыл бұрын
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 KZread mechanics.
@svalkonen
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@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.