Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• an improperly inflated tire.
• uneven tire wear.
• loose or worn suspension components.
• loose or worn steering components.
• improper steering alignment.
A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering seem to wander/pull.
See also:
Information about uniform tire quality grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Quality grades
can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example: ...
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available
from your authorized dealer.
• For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A).
• If tar or grease spo ...
Keys
Your vehicle is equipped with two Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs). The
key blade functions as a programmed key which starts the vehicle and unlocks/locks
all the doors. The transmitter port ...