Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Drift left or right | * Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low). | * CHECK for abnormal loading, coil spring sag or non-standard springs. |
* Incorrect wheel alignment. | * CHECK the wheel alignment and ADJUST if necessary. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
* Incorrect front axle crossmember alignment. | * Using the special tool, CHECK the front axle crossmember alignment. |
* Worn front wheel bearings. | * CHECK and INSTALL new front wheel bearings as necessary. REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). |
* Brake system. | * CHECK the brake system. REFER to: Brake System (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Steering linkage. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
* Steering gear. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
* Wheels and tires. | * REFER to: Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Diagnosis and Testing). |
Steering wheel off center | * Vehicle attitude incorrect (front or rear is high or low). | * CHECK for abnormal loading, coil spring sag or non-standard springs. |
* Incorrect wheel alignment. | * CHECK the wheel alignment and ADJUST if necessary. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
* Suspension lower arm ball joint. | * REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Steering linkage. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
* Steering gear. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
Vibration | * Incorrect wheel alignment. | * CHECK the wheel alignment and ADJUST if necessary. REFER to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information) Specifications (Specifications), Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures). |
* Wheels and tires. | * CHECK the wheels and tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new wheels and tires as necessary. REFER to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation). |
* Damaged or worn front wheel bearings. | * CHECK and INSTALL new front wheel bearings as necessary. REFER to: Front Wheel Bearing (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). |
* Front strut and spring assemblies. | * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Damaged front suspension lower arm(s). | * CHECK and INSTALL new suspension components as necessary. REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Steering linkage. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
Steering effort is high/low | * Power steering line restriction. | * CHECK the power steering line for damage, kinks or restrictions. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: (211-02 Power Steering) Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel LHD (Removal and Installation), Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel RHD (Removal and Installation), Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel LHD (Removal and Installation), Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel RHD (Removal and Installation). |
* Power steering fluid. | * Check the power steering fluid level. |
* Power steering pump. | * REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
* Steering column. | * CHECK if the floor covering is obstructing the steering gear pinion. * CHECK the installation of the floor seal. * CARRY OUT the Steering Column Universal Joint Component Test. |
* Steering linkage. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
* Steering gear. | * CARRY OUT the Steering Linkage Component Test. |
Excessive noise | * Power steering operation noise. | * CARRY OUT the Power Steering Operation Noise Check. REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Aeration of the power steering fluid. | * Bleed the power steering system. REFER to: Power Steering System Bleeding - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures). |
* Power steering lines. | * CHECK the power steering line clamps are secure. REFER to: (211-02 Power Steering) Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel LHD (Removal and Installation), Power Steering Pump to Steering Gear Pressure Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel RHD (Removal and Installation), Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel LHD (Removal and Installation), Steering Gear to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Return Line - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel RHD (Removal and Installation). * CHECK the power steering lines for clearance from the vehicle body, crossmember and steering gear. * CHECK the steering gear transfer lines for clearance from the steering gear. |
* Steering gear bushings worn or perished. | * CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Steering Gear Bushing (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). |
* Loose steering gear retaining bolts. | * CHECK and INSTALL new steering gear retaining bolts as necessary. REFER to: Specifications (211-02 Power Steering, Specifications). |
* Power steering pump rubber mounts. | * CHECK and INSTALL new power steering pump rubber mounts as necessary. REFER to: Power Steering Pump - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). |
* Power steering pump. | * INSTALL a new power steering pump. REFER to: Power Steering Pump - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). |
* Tie-rod. | * CARRY OUT the Tie-Rod Component Test. |
Steering does not vary with increased wheel rotation | * Worn tie-rod ends. | * INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering Linkage, Removal and Installation). |
* Worn front suspension bushings. | * CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Worn suspension ball joints. | * CARRY OUT the Suspension Ball Joint Inspection Component Test. REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Steering gear bushings worn or perished. | * CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Steering Gear Bushing (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). |
* Loose steering gear retaining bolts. | * CHECK and INSTALL new steering gear retaining bolts as necessary. REFER to: Specifications (211-02 Power Steering, Specifications). |
* Loose steering column retaining bolts. | * CHECK and INSTALL new steering column retaining bolts as necessary. REFER to: Specifications (211-04 Steering Column, Specifications). |
* Loose steering column to steering gear pinion retaining bolt. | * CHECK and INSTALL a new steering column to steering gear pinion retaining bolt as necessary. REFER to: Specifications (211-02 Power Steering, Specifications). |
* Excessive steering gear backlash. | * INSTALL a new steering gear. REFER to: Steering Gear (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). |
Steering assist does not vary with vehicle speed | * Powertrain control module (PCM). | * REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
* Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. | * REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
DTC B1238: Over temperature fault | * Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. | * CLEAR the DTCs. Drive the vehicle 30km (20 miles) or until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. CHECK to see if the DTC is present, REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. If the DTC is present, INSTALL a new power steering pump. REFER to: Power Steering Pump - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. |
DTC B1317: Battery voltage high | * Charging system. | * CHECK the charging system. REFER to: Charging System (414-00 Charging System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
DTC B1318: Battery voltage low | * Battery. * Charging system. * Circuit. | * |
DTC B1342: Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module is faulty | * Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. | * CLEAR the DTCs. Drive the vehicle 30km (20 miles) or until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. CHECK to see if the DTC is present, REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. If the DTC is present, INSTALL a new power steering pump. REFER to: Power Steering Pump - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. |
DTC B2477: Module configuration failure | * Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. | * CONFIGURE the electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. REFER to: Module Configuration (418-01 Module Configuration, Diagnosis and Testing). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. |
DTC C1099: Electronic power steering motor malfunction | * Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. | * CLEAR the DTCs. Drive the vehicle 30km (20 miles) or until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. CHECK to see if the DTC is present, REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. If the DTC is present, INSTALL a new power steering pump. REFER to: Power Steering Pump - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). REPEAT the self-test, CLEAR the DTCs. |
DTC U0073: CAN controller circuit (Bus off) | * Circuit(s). | * CLEAR the DTCs. Drive the vehicle 30km (20 miles) or until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. CHECK to see if the DTC is present, REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. If the DTC is present, GO to Pinpoint Test B. |
DTC P1796: CAN controller circuit (Bus off) | * Circuit(s). | * |
DTC U1900: CAN communication bus fault | * PCM. | * CHECK the electronic engine controls. REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls (303-14 Electronic Engine Controls, Diagnosis and Testing). |
* Circuit(s). | * CHECK the CAN bus, REFER to: Communications Network - Vehicles Built From: 10/2005 (418-00 Module Communications Network, Diagnosis and Testing). |
DTC U2011: Module transmitted invalid data | * Electro-hydraulic power assist steering control module. | * CLEAR the DTCs. Drive the vehicle 30km (20 miles) or until the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. CHECK to see if the DTC is present, REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. If the DTC is present, INSTALL a new power steering pump REFER to: Power Steering Pump - 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation). |