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October 17, 2018 Service bulletin

Steering drift, pull, and/or wander

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 47589 for 2016-2018 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
SSM 47589
Component
Steering
Summary
Some 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a steering drift, pull, and/or wander. To diagnose these conditions refer to Pinpoint Test (PPT) H - Steering System Pull, Drift, Wander or Steering Wheel is Off Center in Workshop Manual (WSM) Section, 211-00. Do not use PPT I - Poor Returnability Sticky Steering or Binding to diagnose drift, pull, and/or wander symptoms. These Pinpoint Tests are in the process of being updated.

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