High steering effort

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION High steering effort
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  • 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)
REFER to Poor Returnability, Sticky Steering or Binding in the Power Steering System Symptom Chart in the Power Steering article
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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