Steering - Reduced Low Speed Steering Assist

TSB 10-21-1

11/08/10

REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING ASSIST DURING
PARKING LOT MANEUVERS OR AFTER ENGINE
START

FORD:
2011 Edge

LINCOLN:
2011 MKX

ISSUE
Some 2011 Edge and MKX vehicles may experience a reduction in power steering assist after engine start or during low speed parking maneuvers. Assist levels may return to normal after raising engine RPM and the system returns to normal function. The technician may not be able to reproduce the problem.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the concern.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Replace the Power Steering Pump. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02.

2. Flush the Power Steering System. Refer to WSM, Section 211-00.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

102101A 2011 Edge, MKX FWD: 1.8 Hrs.
Replace The Power
Steering Pump Includes
Time To Flush The Power
Steering System (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

102101B 2011 Edge, MKX AWD: 1.9 Hrs.
Replace The Power
Steering Pump Includes
Time To Flush The Power
Steering System (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3A696 49





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