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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 993 (STEERING SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Section 993 (Steering System - General Information)
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Section 993 (Steering System - General Information)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description And Operation
- Diagnostic Tests
- Steering System
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) Column Assembly Initialization
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart - Steering System
- Symptom Chart - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: DTC B1317 and B1318 - Battery Voltage High and Battery Voltage Low
- Pinpoint Test B: DTC B2277, B2278, B3104, C1277 and C1278 - Electric Power Steering Motor Malfunction, Steering Shaft Torque Sensor Malfunction, Steering Shaft Position Sensor Malfunction, Steering Wheel Angle 1 and 2 Circuit Failure and Steering Wheel Angle 1 and 2 Signal Faulted
- Notes
- Normal Operation
- Pinpoint Test B: DTC B2277, B2278, B3104, C1277 And C1278 - Electric Power Steering Motor Malfunction, Steering Shaft Torque Sensor Malfunction, Steering Shaft Position Sensor Malfunction, Steering Wheel Angle 1 And 2 Circuit Failure And Steering Wheel Angle 1 And 2 Signal Faulted
- Pinpoint Test C: Excessive Steering Wheel Play
- Pinpoint Test D: Steering System Drift/Pull/Wander
- Component Tests
- Steering System
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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.