Pinpoint Test Ah: Steering Wheel Vibrates Or Resists Turning

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
Description
- The steering wheel can vibrate or shake as well as resist turning into the next lane when the turn signals are not used to change lanes. This may be a normal operation of the Lane Keeping Assist feature.
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REFER to: Lane Keeping System - System Operation and Component Description .

REFER to: Power Steering - System Operation and Component Description .

Pinpoint Test Applicability
- This test applies to the following diagnostic concerns:
- Steering wheel vibrates or resists turning
This test DOES NOT apply to any other DTC or symptom.

Diagnostic Strategy
- Determine if the vehicle is equipped with the Lane Keeping Assist feature and educate the customer how the feature is activated, de-activated and properly used. Verify the vibration and turning resistance is no longer present when the Lane Keeping Assist feature is de-activated.
- Refer to the following sources of information on the PTS website:
- Owner's Literature - REFER to DRIVING AIDS
- Owner's Literature, Quick Reference Guide - REFER to FUNCTION
- Lane Keeping Reference Guide (all vehicles)
Possible Sources
- Normal operation of the Lake Keeping System
Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods