Excessive Steering Wheel Play - Steering Gear Mounted EPAS

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Excessive steering wheel play is a condition in which there is too much steering wheel movement before the wheels move. A small amount of steering wheel free play is considered normal.

Possible Source	Action
Steering column shaft/U-joints Loose, damaged or worn inner or outer tie rods Steering gear internal failure	GO to PINPOINT TEST G