Steering - Steering Wander At Speeds Above 45 MPH

TSB 12-2-17

02/29/12

STEERING WANDER - BUILT ON OR BEFORE
12/12/2011

FORD:
2012 Focus

This article supersedes TSB 12-1-2 to update the production fix date and Part List.

ISSUE
Some 2012 Focus vehicles built on or before 12/12/2011 may exhibit a steering wander at highway speeds over 72 Km/h (45 MPH). Customers may indicate they have to frequently adjust the steering wheel slightly to maintain the direction of travel.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the Steering Gear. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 211-00.

NOTE
FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED TORQUE SEQUENCE AND TORQUE SPECIFICATION. IMPROPER TORQUE SEQUENCE MAY RESULT IN THE STEERING CONCERN REOCCURRING.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

120217A 2012 Focus: Replace The 1.8 Hrs.
Steering Gear Can Be
Claimed With Operation B

120217B 2012 Focus: Check And 0.6 Hr.
Correct Toe Can Be
Claimed With Operation A

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3504 41





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