Steering Faults

8 known faults tagged with Steering

Power Steering Rack Knock

2007-201370,000–150,000 miles£300–£500

The Corolla Mk10 develops a knock or clunk from the power steering rack at low speeds. It is a wear issue rather than a safety failure, but it becomes progressively more pronounced.

Power Steering Rack Failure

Moderate

2007-2014100,000–180,000 miles£400–£700

The Mondeo Mk4 uses an electric power steering rack that can develop faults, leaving the car with very heavy or completely absent power steering assistance.

Steering Rack Motor Failure (EPS)

Critical

2011-201850,000–120,000 miles£800–£1200

The Electronic Power Steering rack on the Mk3 Focus suffers from water ingress, causing the motor to short out.

Steering Rack Clunk (EPS Failure)

Moderate

2012-201940,000–90,000 miles£150–£250

The F30 generation uses an Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack which frequently develops an internal mechanical clunk, especially over uneven surfaces.

Steering Column Clicking / Rack Failure

Moderate

2007-201350,000–100,000 miles£150–£600

A clicking or clunking noise when turning the steering wheel at low speeds is extremely common. It usually stems from the steering column universal joint or the rack itself.

Power Steering Failure (Electric Rack)

Moderate

2006-201470,000–130,000 miles£250–£700

The electric power steering on later Corsa D models can fail, causing heavy steering with a warning light. The EPS motor on the steering column is the common failure point.

Electric Power Steering Failure

Severe

2008-201760,000–120,000 miles£300–£900

The column-mounted electric power steering (EPS) on the Mk7 Fiesta can fail, leaving the driver with very heavy steering. An EPS warning light and fault code confirms the issue.

Power Steering Pump Failure

Moderate

2008-201270,000–130,000 miles£180–£380

The hydraulic power steering pump on the Mk6 Fiesta fails with age and mileage, making the steering very heavy — especially at low speeds and when parking.