Ford Explorer Quiz
Steering Wheel

End-of-Travel Position

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The steering column sets a stop position just short of the end of column travel, to avoid damaging the steering column. A new stop position is set if the steering column strikes an object while tilting or telescoping.

To return the steering column to the normal stop position:

  1. Make sure nothing is blocking steering column movement.
  2. Press and hold the steering column control until the steering column stops moving.
  3. Press the steering column control again.
  4. When the steering column stops, continue holding the control for several seconds.
  5. Repeat for each direction, if necessary.

A new stop position is set. The next time you tilt or telescope the steering column, it stops just before the end of column travel.

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