Steering System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The power steering system is designed to transfer driver inputs from the steering wheel through the steering column to the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering gear and linkages are used to transfer these inputs. The vehicle uses hydraulic power to achieve this. The power steering pump uses energy from the engine to pump the fluid from the power steering reservoir to the steering gear to reduce the driver's effort in the steering of the vehicle.

The steering column switches receive driver inputs and send signals to various components. The multifunction switch controls the windshield wipers, hazard flasher, turn signal, headlamp low/high beam, and headlamp dimmer/flash to pass. The ignition switch is used in conjunction with the lock cylinder key to start the vehicle. When the lock cylinder key is switched to different positions it moves linkages which enable the ignition switch to send battery voltage to various components.