FORD 2002 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 189)

Driving
189
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power
steering. Power steering uses
energy from the engine to help
steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power
steering pump:
• Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme right or the extreme
left for more than a few seconds
when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a
low power steering pump fluid
level.
If the power steering system breaks
down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle
manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the
condition could be caused by any of
the following:
• underinflated tire(s) on any
wheel(s)
• high crosswinds
• wheels out of alignment
• loose or worn components in
steering linkage.