2000 US ford focus - power steering

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bobcostanza@gmail.com - 16 Jun 2008 20:59 GMT

Hi there,

I'm in Wisconsin and wanted to get a reality check on a power steering
pump replacement. My dealer quoted me approx $450, does that sound
about right?

Funny thing, I just had it to the shop to get the oil changed and the
tires rotated, and they dropped that on me, saying that the pump
wasn't working, and they were shocked that I wasn't having any
problems steering.. I said no, nothing I noticed... and I made an
appointment for tomorrow morning, but then drove it home no problems
steering... how do I know they're not ripping me off??

It's a 4 door 2000 Focus, about 143,000 miles.

Thanks!

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me/2 - 17 Jun 2008 02:22 GMT

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I've never experienced a power steering failure on a Focus but on
other cars that I've had that issue it was real obvious that something
was wrong. If your steering doesn't feel any different than it always
has I would think they don't know what they're talking about. If
nothing else, get a second opinion before laying out that much money.
And get them to tell you exactly what's wrong with it. Don't accept
just "it's not working".

BTW, to give them the benefit of the doubt, it is possible they
noticed a slow leak that would show up while driving at some point in
the future. If so a second opinion with more information would confirm
that.

me/2

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Ron Todd - 18 Jun 2008 00:37 GMT

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I would go to an independent garage and get a second opinion. If your
with AAA they have inspection stations that will have a qualified
mechanic look at such things.

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