Ford Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Calibration

Supported coding feature by FCOM diagnostic tool https://www.obdtester.com/fcom

Procedure:

• Align wheels (steering wheel) to straight ahead position
• Drive the car to check alignment
• Stop the car
• Turn ignition ON
• Turn the steering wheel left 10°, then right 10°, then to straight position
• Run the Steering wheel alignment coding in ABS ECU

Steering Angle Sensor Calibration

What it does

• Calibrates the zero (straight-ahead) position of the steering wheel
• Provides accurate steering angle data to:
• ABS
• ESC
• Traction control
• Ensures correct stability system operation

When it is required

• After wheel alignment
• After steering wheel or steering column work
• After replacing the steering angle sensor
• After ABS/ESC module replacement
• When ABS or ESC warning lights are present

Conditions that must be met

• Front wheels pointing straight ahead
• Steering wheel centered
• Vehicle on level ground
• Ignition ON, engine OFF (or as instructed)
• No active ABS/ESC fault codes
• Stable battery voltage

What happens during calibration

• Sensor zero position is stored
• ABS module verifies signal plausibility
• Steering angle data is synchronized with stability systems

If calibration is not performed

• ABS/ESC warnings may remain active
• Incorrect stability control intervention
• Steering-related fault codes may persist

After calibration

• Turn steering wheel lock-to-lock if requested
• Perform a short test drive
• Confirm proper ABS/ESC operation

Coverage in F-COM