What Causes Oil Leakage in Ford Focus Steering Gear?

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AubreeLynn
07/24/25 7:59pm
Ford Focus steering gear oil leakage may result from the following causes: 1. Deformation: The sealing ring or O-ring in the steering gear valve body may be deformed. 2. Hydraulic pump: The hydraulic pump's rated pressure is too high, or the pressure relief valve spring is excessively stiff. During the warranty period, it is advisable to promptly visit a Ford-branded 4S dealership for inspection, replacement of seals, and steering gear sealing performance tests. Reference materials are as follows: 1. Classification: Gasoline components can be categorized into straight-run gasoline, thermally cracked gasoline, catalytically cracked gasoline, catalytic reformed gasoline, polymerized gasoline, hydrocracked gasoline, alkylated gasoline, and synthetic gasoline. 2. Applications: Gasoline products can be divided into three main categories based on usage: aviation gasoline, automotive gasoline, and solvent gasoline. The first two are primarily used as fuel for gasoline engines, widely employed in automobiles, motorcycles, speedboats, helicopters, and agricultural/forestry aircraft.
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