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dae06 07-09-2012 09:01 AM
2005 Escape steering question
 
This vehicle to me is hard to drive. It doesn't seem to "self center" itself after turning the steering wheel. If I turn the steering wheel 5° to the right (while moving) and let go of the steering wheel, it will keep taking the 5° turn. I'm used to having the steering wheel turn back to straight. Is there an adjustment for this? :embarass:

Thanks

dae06 07-12-2012 08:49 AM
Re: 2005 Escape steering question
 
Anyone? :confused:

FjordHybrid 07-12-2012 02:26 PM
Re: 2005 Escape steering question
 
Originally Posted by dae06 (Post 243281)
This vehicle to me is hard to drive. It doesn't seem to "self center" itself after turning the steering wheel. If I turn the steering wheel 5° to the right (while moving) and let go of the steering wheel, it will keep taking the 5° turn. I'm used to having the steering wheel turn back to straight. Is there an adjustment for this? :embarass:

Thanks
Caster is out of spec probably. Would take it in to an alignment shop and see what they say.

Billyk 07-14-2012 08:18 PM
Re: 2005 Escape steering question
 
Keep in mind Ford's designed the Escape with a "toe-in" alignment. This will wear the inside of your front tires faster than normal. You should re-aligned the vehicle into a neutral position as I did and some others have.


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