2020 FORD TRANSIT wheel alignment

WARNING: If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle, this increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation. Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
(If Equipped)
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.
Steering Information Messages Description
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. You continue to have full steering but
you need to exert greater force on the steering wheel. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Steering Fault Service
Now
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
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WARNING: Do not spin the
wheels at over 34 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and
injure a passenger or bystander.
Driving habits have a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and
safety:
• Observe posted speed limits.
• Avoid fast starts, stops and
turns.
• Avoid potholes and objects on
the road.
• Do not run over curbs or hit the
tire against a curb when
parking.
Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive
there is always the possibility that
you may eventually have a flat tire
on the highway. Drive slowly to the
closest safe area out of traffic.
This may further damage the flat
tire, but your safety is more
important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance while driving, or
you suspect a tire or your vehicle
has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the
tires for damage. If a tire is
under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with the spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a
cause, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest repair facility or tire
dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb or
pothole can cause the front end
of your vehicle to become
misaligned or cause damage to
the tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you are
driving, the wheels may be out of
alignment. Have an authorized
dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.
Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of the tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer. Front-wheel
drive vehicles and those with an
independent rear suspension may
require alignment of all four
wheels.
The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.
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Tire Rotation
WARNING: If the tire label
shows different tire pressures for
the front and rear tires and the
vehicle has a tire pressure
monitoring system, then you
need to update the settings for
the system sensors. Always
perform the system reset
procedure after tire rotation. If
you do not reset the system, it
may not provide a low tire
pressure warning when
necessary.
Rotating the tires at the
recommended interval detailed in
the Scheduled Maintenance
chapter will help the tires wear
more evenly, providing better tire
performance and longer tire life.
Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
Note: After rotating the tires the
inflation pressure must be checked
and adjusted to the vehicle
requirements.
Note: If the tires show uneven
wear ask an authorized dealer to
check for and correct any wheel
misalignment, tire imbalance or
mechanical problem involved
before tire rotation. Note:
Your vehicle may have a
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly. A dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly is defined as a
spare wheel and tire assembly that
is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly it is
intended for temporary use only
and should not be used in a tire
rotation.
Rear-wheel drive and
four-wheel drive vehicles with
single rear wheels (front tires
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Steering Information Messages...................
229
Steering Wheel................................................97
Stopping the Engine....................................149
Stopping the Sliding Door Movement.....................................................85
Storage Compartments
..............................141
Streaming Bluetooth Audio - Vehicles Without: SYNC...........................................397
Selecting a Bluetooth Source....................... 397
Supplementary Restraints System
..........51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off...................................................................149
Switching Off the Engine...........................147 Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................ 147
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3.........................................................416 General Information.......................................... 416
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................445 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 457
Apps........................................................................\
452
Navigation............................................................. 451
Personal Profiles................................................ 455
Phone
.................................................................... 449
Resetting the System....................................... 457
USB and Bluetooth Audio.............................. 446
Voice Recognition.............................................. 445
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 454
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................403
911 Assist.............................................................. 403
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 405
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................407
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............362
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................268
Tire Care..........................................................325 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 327
Inflating the Tires............................................... 334
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades............................................................... 325Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall............................................................ 328
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems ................................................................. 337
Location of the Tire Label.............................. 334
Tire Age.................................................................. 338
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 340
Tire Damage........................................................ 338
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................339
Tire Replacement Requirements................338
Tire Rotation......................................................... 341
Tire Safety Practices........................................ 339
Tire Wear............................................................... 337
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........344 How Temperature Affects the Tire
Pressures......................................................... 345
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 349
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............................................................. 347
When Changing Tires....................................... 346
When Changing Wheels................................. 346
When Inflating Tires......................................... 346
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 324
Tow/Haul..........................................................175 Switching Tow/Haul On and Off................... 176
Towing a Trailer
.............................................242
Load Placement................................................. 242
Towing Points
...............................................265
Rear Towing Point............................................. 265
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................253
Towing..............................................................242
Traction Control............................................188 Principle of Operation...................................... 188
Transmission Code Designation............369
Transmission...................................................173
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................264
Trip Computer.................................................118 Average Fuel.......................................................... 119
Average Speed..................................................... 119
Distance to Empty............................................... 119
Instantaneous Fuel............................................. 119
Personalization..................................................... 119
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