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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, 3.9 6, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2396 (STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS))DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGSTEERING SYSTEMINSPECTION AND VERIFICATIONSTEERING SYSTEM SYMPTOM DEFINITIONSDRIFT/PULL
2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, Automatic
Steering System Symptom Definitions: Drift/Pull
2004 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, 3.9 6, AutomaticSECTION Drift/Pull
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Pull is described as a tugging sensation felt by the hands on the steering wheel that must be overcome to keep the vehicle going straight.
Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with the hands off the steering wheel.
- A vehicle-related drift/pull on a flat road can cause a consistent deviation from the straight-ahead path and require constant steering input in the opposite direction to counteract the effect.
- Drift/pull can be induced by conditions external to the vehicle, such as wind or road camber.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.