Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Noise, Vibration and Harshness
Power Steering Operation Noise Check

Step 1: Check for NVH concerns from non-steering components, which may sound like noises coming from the steering system.

NVH concerns from other components

Step 2: Check for steering system NVH concerns according to operation condition described at the customer interview.

Steering system NVH concerns

Step 3: According to each identified operating condition (Column A, B, C, D, E, F), check each possible Steering System NVH concern with the detail symptom charts below.

Before conducting a vehicle test to identify a NVH concern carry out the following checks.

1. Check the tire pressures and adjust to specification, as necessary.

2. Make sure the steering system fluid is correct, the system is free of leaks and is operating correctly.

3. Make sure the vehicle steering system temperature is the same as described at the customer interview.

4. All evaluations must take place in a relatively quiet location.

5. The heating - air conditioning (A/C) fan and radio must be turned off during evaluations and the windows closed.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

Road Test

Road Test Quick Checks

Noise Diagnostic Procedure

Road Conditions

Power Steering Conditions

Power Steering Operation Noise Check

Symptom Chart

Pinpoint Tests