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Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Place the vehicle on a flat level surface with the transmission in PARK.
  2. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position and remove hands from the wheel.
  3. Connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
  4. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
  5. Using the scan tool, select ESP sensor calibration and follow the scan tool instructions.
  6. Clear any power steering control module DTCs.
    7. NOTE: After turning the ignition key to the OFF position, wait at least 25 seconds before carrying out any procedures that require the battery to be disconnected or module memory loss may occur.
  7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  8. Road test the vehicle. If the steering wheel is not in the straight ahead position while driving on a flat road surface, check and adjust the alignment as necessary. Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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