Steering - Wander

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Steering - Wander
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  • Wander is the tendency of the vehicle to require frequent, random left and right steering wheel corrections to maintain a straight path down a level road
    NOTE: The EPAS system is designed to compensate for some steering issues (drift, pull, wander, etc.). If the steering issue is severe enough the steering wheel may become off center due to system compensation.
Possible Source Action
  • Alignment
  • Tire(s)
  • Suspension components
  • Steering column shaft/U-joints
  • Steering column
  • Steering gear mounts
  • Steering gear
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