My son's 2016 Escape Titanium 2.0 FWD with 150000 miles had the steering wheel lock up just as he parked the car. No amount of force could budge the wheel and it was towed to a shop. The electric steering rack was replaced along with the module and an alignment was done with great results. The car goes straight with no pulling but the steering wheel is a bit off center.
The alignment place said they could not straighten the wheel because the module (steering angle) has to be calibrated by a Ford dealership since they don't have the proper tool or scanner to do the work.
Since the car steers straight with no pulling and the numbers obtained from the alignment are well within specs, should he get the calibration done or just drive it as is?
The rack replacement ended up being $1413.00 and the four wheel alignment $89.00.
The alignment place said they could not straighten the wheel because the module (steering angle) has to be calibrated by a Ford dealership since they don't have the proper tool or scanner to do the work.
Since the car steers straight with no pulling and the numbers obtained from the alignment are well within specs, should he get the calibration done or just drive it as is?
The rack replacement ended up being $1413.00 and the four wheel alignment $89.00.