Pinpoint Test T: High Steering Effort

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The SECM does not typically affect steering effort. Investigate the steering gear and steering column bellows boot before evaluating the SECM.

REFER to Poor Returnability, Sticky Steering or Binding in the Power Steering System Symptom Chart(s) .

Possible Sources
- Steering gear
- Steering column bellows boot (steering gear-to-steering column connection)
Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods