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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Symptom Chart - Adaptive Steering System

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Symptom Chart - Adaptive Steering System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln MKX and 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods in General Information article

A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool. 

Possible Source Action
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • SASM concern
  • SECM concern
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Click noise with or without steering wheel movement during vehicle startup or shutdown 

  • The adaptive steering system is designed with a locking device. The SECM carries out a self-test during vehicle startup and shutdown. During this time, some noise and movement from the steering wheel may occur and is a normal operating condition of the adaptive steering system.
Possible Source Action
  • Adaptive steering motor
  • Adaptive steering locking device
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Front wheel contacting suspension control arm 

Possible Source Action
  • Front toe out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering wheel angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering system motor angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • SASM-clockspring assembly incorrectly installed
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High steering effort 

  • NOTE: The SECM does not typically affect steering effort. Investigate the steering gear and steering column bellows boot before evaluating the SECM.
Possible Source Action
  • Steering gear
  • Steering column bellows boot (steering gear-to-steering column connection)
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The red adaptive steering system warning indicator is always on 

Possible Source Action
  • Adaptive steering system lock failure
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The yellow adaptive steering system warning indicator is always on 

Possible Source Action
  • Adaptive steering system failure
  • Lost communication with the IPC
  • An airbag deployment or fuel cutoff event has occurred
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The yellow adaptive steering system warning indicator flashes once per second during start up 

Possible Source Action
  • Offset between the steering wheel and road wheels is too large
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Message center displays Adaptive Steering Initialization 

Possible Source Action
  • Offset between the steering wheel and road wheels is too large
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Message center displays Adaptive Steering Off Service Required 

Possible Source Action
  • Adaptive steering system failure
  • Lost communication with the IPC
  • An airbag deployment or fuel cutoff event has occurred
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Message center displays Adaptive Steering Loss Do Not Drive 

Possible Source Action
  • Adaptive steering system lock failure
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Steering tie-rods adjusted unevenly 

Possible Source Action
  • Front toe out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering system motor angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering wheel angle sensor trim out of adjustment
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Steering wheel is off center (clearvision is outside of expected parameters) 

  • NOTE: If the clockspring is incorrectly installed, the steering wheel clear vision can be off by as much as 90 degrees.
Possible Source Action
  • Clockspring incorrectly installed
  • Adaptive steering wheel angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering system motor angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Front toe out of adjustment
  • Tires
  • EPAS gear mounts
  • Steering column shaft U-joints
  • Steering column
  • Suspension components
  • EPAS gear
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Steering wheel is off center following adaptive steering trim service routines 

Possible Source Action
  • Adaptive steering wheel angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering system motor angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Front toe out of adjustment
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Turn signals cancel unevenly 

Possible Source Action
  • SASM-clockspring assembly incorrectly installed
  • Adaptive steering system motor angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering wheel angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Front toe out of adjustment
  • Steering column
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Uneven steering wheel rotation lock-to-lock 

Possible Source Action
  • Front toe out of adjustment
  • SASM-clockspring assembly incorrectly installed
  • Adaptive steering wheel angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Adaptive steering system motor angle sensor trim out of adjustment
  • Steering column
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