What's causing my Ford StreetKa's steering to stiffen up?
I recently bought an 04-reg Ford StreetKA from a dealer. One week later the power steering failed. I stopped as I thought I had a puncture. It was like driving a tractor. I started the engine again and it was fine, but I drove another 100 miles and the steering started getting very hard again. Are you aware of a problem with this?
Asked on 28 June 2010 by spike88880
Answered by
David Ross
We have heard of steering racks failing on Ford Ka models (the hatchback): honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/ka-1996/?section=bad so it could well be this.
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