Steering Tips - Ford EXPLORER 2014 Owner's Manual

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If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the

ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes

more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes

for you to steer. This occurs to prevent internal overheating and permanent

damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose

the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent

damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to

cool and steering assist will return to normal.

When a steering system error is detected, steering messages may appear

in the information display.

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:

• an improperly inflated tire

• uneven tire wear

• loose or worn suspension components

• loose or worn steering components

• improper vehicle alignment

A high crown in the road or high crosswinds may also make the steering

seem to wander/pull.

2014 Explorer (exp)

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