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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CUTAWAY 5.4 L, 5R110WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATIONDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGSTEERING SYSTEMSYMPTOM CHART

2005 Ford Cutaway 5.4 L, 5R110W

Symptom Chart

2005 Ford Cutaway 5.4 L, 5R110WSECTION Symptom Chart

STEERING SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Steering system noise	Low fluid level. Fluid aeration. Steering gear. Power steering pump. Loose or damaged steering linkage. Loose or damaged suspension component(s). Steering column. Steering column boot bearing. Intermediate shaft. Loose dash boot seal.	GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
Steering is very difficult/very easy	Seized intermediate shaft U-joints. Damaged, fractured steering column bearing(s). Steering gear. Power steering pump. Power steering hoses. Binding dash boot seal.	GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
Excessive steering wheel play	Steering gear. Steering column. Steering column intermediate shaft. Steering linkage. Ball joints. Strut bearing plate (if applicable).	GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
Steering system drift/pull/wander	Tire pressure. Wheel alignment. Steering gear. Unevenly loaded vehicle. Steering column intermediate shaft. Frame alignment.	CORRECT the vehicle loading as necessary. GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
Feedback	Loose, worn or damaged tie rod.	GO to Component Tests, TIE-ROD ARTICULATION TORQUE .
	Loose, worn or damaged tie-rod ends.	GO to Component Tests, STEERING LINKAGE .
	Loose or damaged steering gear insulators or bolts.	INSTALL new steering gear insulators or bolts if necessary, or TIGHTEN the bolts as needed.
	Loose lower steering column shaft U-joint bolts.	INSTALL new bolts or TIGHTEN the bolts. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
	Loose suspension bushings, fasteners, ball joints or strut bearing plate (if applicable).	INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to FRONT SUSPENSION .
	Worn or damaged steering column bearing(s).	INSTALL new steering column bearings(s). REFER to WHEELS & TIRES .
Poor returnability/sticky steering	Binding lower steering column shaft U-joints.	INSTALL a new lower steering column shaft. REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
	Loose, worn or damaged front wheel knuckle tie rod.	GO to Component Tests, TIE-ROD ARTICULATION TORQUE .
	Loose, worn or damaged tie-rod ends.	GO to Component Tests, STEERING LINKAGE .
	Suspension components.	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION for the suspension diagnoses and testing.
	Binding steering column bearing(s).	INSTALL new steering column bearings(s). REFER to STEERING COLUMN .
	Binding dash boot seal.
Shimmy	Loose, worn or damaged tie-rod end.	GO to Component Tests, STEERING LINKAGE .
	Loose, worn or damaged tie-rod.	GO to Component Tests, TIE-ROD ARTICULATION TORQUE .
	Suspension components.	REFER to SUSPENSION SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION for the suspension diagnosis and testing.

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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.