I got mine from vanli auto parts. It is amazing how much margin workshops charge if you go through them. I'll just go directly to auto parts importer/distributor next time.

I'm not sure what are the symptoms when the steering rack begins to show signs of failure with other cars, whether they can still be driven like normal although the driver detects a peculiar or strange behaviour with the vehicle which may be contributed by a defective steering rack, or a steering rack which is about to fail.

With the Ford Focus, there are no signs. What you will get is a message like this which appears on the screen, and when you get this message, you won't be able to turn the steering wheel of the vehicle anymore. In other words, you can't control or drive the car already. The danger is it can happen when you are driving the car on the road at say 100km/h and the message suddenly comes up and you can't turn the steering wheel. Just imagine the danger of it. Well, I'm exaggerating a little with not being able to turn the steering wheel. One may still be able to turn the steering wheel but some strength from the arms would be required to accomplish this as the steering wheel will turn very stiff. Most ladies and seniors who are unable to manouvre the vehicle to the side of the road would be forced to leave it in the middle of the road whenever this steering assist malfunctions.

It is sold under Ee lee auto. Got original and there sell oem like hl mando also. Then again, how can one be hundred percent sure?

You can visit their fb page or physical shop at jln ipoh and tell me this ori or oem.

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