The power steering system consists of the following components:
The power steering system transfers driver inputs at the steering wheel to the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering column, hydraulic system and linkages that transfer these driver inputs make up the steering system. Gearing and hydraulic assist are used to significantly reduce steering efforts.
For information on the power steering fluid reservoir, power steering pump, power steering lines and steering gear, refer to Section 211-02.
For information on the steering wheel, steering column and steering column shaft, refer to Section 211-04.
Ford Focus Principle of operation
CAUTION:
Using the system with the engine off
will drain the battery.
Voice recognition enables operation of
the system without the need to divert your
attention from the road ahead in order to
change settings, or receive feedback
from the system.
Whenever you issue one of the defined
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