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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1312 (STEERING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGSTEERING SYSTEMELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (EPAS) COLUMN ASSEMBLY INITIALIZATIONSTEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CALIBRATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Place the vehicle on a flat level surface with the transmission in PARK.NOTE: Make sure that the steering wheel is turned from right to left before centering or sensor calibration will fail.
- Rotate the steering wheel from right to left, center the steering wheel and remove hands from the wheel.
- Connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
- Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
- Using the scan tool, select steering wheel position sensor calibration and follow the scan tool instructions.
- Clear any PSCM DTCs.
- Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
- Road test the vehicle. If the steering wheel is not in the straight ahead position while driving on a flat road surface, check and adjust the alignment as necessary. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
NOTE:
After turning the ignition key to the OFF position, wait at least 25 seconds before carrying out any procedures that require the battery to be disconnected or module memory loss may occur.
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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.