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P0552 Ford Code - Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input

Quick Answer

Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor is installed to the power steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. Common causes include Faulty Power Steering Pressure Sensor, Power Steering Pressure Sensor harness is open or shorted, Power Steering Pressure Sensor circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is Moderate - service should be scheduled soon. The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.

What it means: P0552 Ford indicates Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Power Steering Pressure Sensor, Power Steering Pressure Sensor harness is open or shorted, Power Steering Pressure Sensor circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: Moderate - service should be scheduled soon.
Can I drive?: The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.

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Code Popularity 12,205

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Moderate (Service soon) (2 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Code P0552 Ford Description

Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor is installed to the power steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. This sensor is a potentiometer which transforms the power steering load into output voltage, and emits the voltage signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator and adjusts the throttle valve opening angle to increase the engine speed and adjusts the idle speed for the increased load.

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0552 Ford?

Faulty Power Steering Pressure Sensor
Power Steering Pressure Sensor harness is open or shorted
Power Steering Pressure Sensor circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P0552 Ford?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0552 Ford code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Information for Specific Ford Models

P0552 1997 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 1998 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 1999 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 2000 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 2001 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 2002 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 2003 Ford F150 — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
P0552 2006 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0552 2007 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0552 2008 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0552 2009 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0552 2010 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0552 2011 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input
P0552 2012 Ford Fusion — Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input

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