Parts for your 2017 Ford Kuga-Power steering pump

2017 Ford Kuga power-steering-pump: do you actually have one?

For the 2017 Ford Kuga, a traditional hydraulic power-steering pump isn’t fitted or required. This model runs Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS), which uses an electric motor on the steering rack and a Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) instead of a belt-driven hydraulic pump and fluid.

That call isn’t guesswork. Technical references for the 2013–2019 Kuga/Escape platform specify EPAS hardware and controls, and list no hydraulic pump or hoses in the steering system. Relevant sources include:

• Ford Workshop Manual for 2017 Kuga/Escape, Section 211-02 (Steering) — details EPAS rack with integrated electric motor and PSCM, no hydraulic circuit.
• 2017 Ford Kuga Owner’s Manual, Steering section — describes electric power steering and provides no service item for power-steering fluid.
• Professional service data (e.g., Autodata/AllData) — steering specification: EPAS rack-and-pinion, no pump or fluid.

Why no pump? EPAS reduces fuel use and CO₂ by removing the constant drag of a belt-driven pump. It also allows smarter assist that varies with speed and integrates neatly with features like Active Park Assist and lane-keeping. With no fluid, hoses or pump, there’s less to leak and less maintenance to worry about.

What should owners consider instead of “pump” servicing? Keep the 12‑volt battery and charging system healthy (low voltage can trigger EPAS faults), check steering rack boots and column joints during routine servicing, and ensure wheel alignments and tyre sizes are correct so the steering angle calibrations stay happy. If an EPS warning appears, a scan with the right diagnostic tool will point to issues like a failing rack motor, wiring/connectors, or a control-module fault. There’s no power-steering fluid to top up or flush on this Kuga.

FAQs

Does the 2017 Ford Kuga have a power-steering pump?

No. The 2017 Kuga uses Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS), so there’s no hydraulic pump, reservoir, or fluid. Ford’s workshop literature for the 2013–2019 Kuga/Escape platform lists an EPAS rack and a Power Steering Control Module instead of a pump.

Is there any power-steering fluid to change on a 2017 Kuga?

There isn’t. Because it’s an electric system, there’s no hydraulic fluid service. Focus maintenance on battery health, steering rack boots, and correct wheel alignment. If the EPS light pops up, have the vehicle scanned for fault codes.

What steering issues are common on EPAS Kugas?

Typical culprits are low system voltage, corroded connectors, or wear in the rack’s assist motor. Symptoms include heavier-than-normal steering, intermittent assist, or an EPS warning. A proper diagnostic scan will narrow it down before parts are replaced.