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Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical
or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical |
Electrical |
- Tire pressure(s)
- Loose tie-rod end(s)
- Loose strut and
spring assemblies or
ball joints
- Loose pinch bolts on
steering column
shaft flexible coupling
- Wheels and tires
- Power steering line
fluid leaks
- Steering gear
bellows
|
- Battery
- Battery cables
- Steering angle
sensor electrical
connector
- Power steering
pump control
module electrical
connectors
- Power steering
pump control
module ground
cable
- Power steering
pump control
module ground
cable retaining
screw
- Steering angle
sensor warning
indicator
- Fuse(s)
|
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported
concern is found, correct the cause (if possible)
before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the
symptom and refer to the diagnostic tab within
the Ford approved diagnostic tool.
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