Focus Electric Hard Steering Vibration

Hey, I'm having a weird issue with my 2014 Ford Focus Electric. It's got 233098 km on the clock. Recently, the steering has become noticeably harder, almost like the power steering is cutting out intermittently. I'm also feeling a vibration in the steering wheel, especially at lower speeds. I suspect the steering angle sensor is faulty, maybe due to incorrect coding. Has anyone experienced similar alignment problems or electronic stability issues with their Focus?

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I had something similar happen with my Focus. The vibrating steering wheel and increased effort sound familiar. Did you check if the traction control light is on? Could be related to the angle sensor messing with the electronic stability program (ESP).

Thanks for the quick reply! Yes, the traction control light does come on occasionally. So, you think it's definitely the angle sensor? Did replacing yours solve the issue, and did you have to get the new sensor coded to the car?

Sounds like it could very well be the angle sensor. I never got around to fixing mine myself. I took it to a workshop. They told me it was the coding of the sensor that was faulty and they recoded it. Best to get it checked out, because driving with faulty ESP isn't fun, especially if it actually kicks in when it shouldn't!

Appreciate the advice! I'll book it in with a workshop to get the steering angle sensor checked and recoded. Turns out the bill came to around 195€. Hopefully, that sorts it out. Thanks again!

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