Lincoln Aviator: Driving Aids / Steering
Electric Power Steering
WARNING: The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If a fault
is detected, a message displays in the
information display. Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects an
error, you may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition may
exist. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible. Failure to do so may result in
loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir and
therefore requires no maintenance.
If your vehicle loses electrical power when
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can manually steer your
vehicle. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering could increase
the effort you need to steer your vehicle. This
increased effort prevents overheating and
permanent damage to the steering system.
You do not lose the ability to manually steer
your vehicle. Typical steering and driving
maneuvers allow the system to cool and
operate as normal.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
- Correct tire pressures.
- Uneven tire wear.
- Loose or worn suspension components.
- Loose or worn steering components.
- Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds could also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning improves overall handling
and steering on roads with irregularities. It
communicates with the brake system to help
operate advanced stability control and
accident avoidance systems. When you
install a new battery or disconnect the
battery, you need to drive your vehicle a
short distance so it can relearn and reactivate
all systems.
Setting the System Speed Warning
You can set the system speed warning to
alert you when the vehicle speed exceeds
the speed limit recognized by the system by
a certain speed tolerance...
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention...
Other information:
Note: The system may not function if the
remote control is close to metal objects or
electronic devices, for example keys or a
cell phone.
Note: A valid remote control must be located
inside your vehicle to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
VDM
C110C:11
Left Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
VDM
C110C:12
Left Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test D
VDM
C110C:13
Left Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
VDM
C110C:64
Left Front Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test D
VDM
C110D:11
Right Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test E
VDM
C110D:12
Right Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test E
VDM
C110D:13
Right Front Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test E
VDM
C110D:64
Right Front Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test E
VDM
C110E:11
Left Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test F
VDM
C110E:12
Left Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test F
VDM
C110E:13
Left Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test F
VDM
C110E:64
Left Rear Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test F
VDM
C110F:11
Right Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
VDM
C110F:12
Right Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test G
VDM
C110F:13
Right Rear Damper Solenoid: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
VDM
C110F:64
Right Rear Damper Solenoid:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test G
VDM
C1124:55
Height Sensor(s):Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test U
VDM
C1124:56
Height Sensor(s):Invalid/Incompatible Configuration
GO to Pinpoint Test U
VDM
C1A03:11
Left Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test H
VDM
C1A03:12
Left Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test H
VDM
C1A03:29
Left Front Height Sensor:Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test H
VDM
C1A03:64
Left Front Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test T
VDM
C1A04:11
Right Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test I
VDM
C1A04:12
Right Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test I
VDM
C1A04:29
Right Front Height Sensor:Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test I
VDM
C1A04:64
Right Front Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test T
VDM
C1A05:11
Left Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
VDM
C1A05:12
Left Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test J
VDM
C1A05:29
Left Rear Height Sensor:Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test J
VDM
C1A05:64
Left Rear Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test T
VDM
C1A06:11
Right Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test K
VDM
C1A06:12
Right Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test K
VDM
C1A06:29
Right Rear Height Sensor:Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test K
VDM
C1A06:64
Right Rear Height Sensor:Signal Plausibility Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test T
VDM
P1758:19
Pressure Solenoid Control System Incorrect Current: Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
VDM
U0100:87
Lost Communication With ECM / PCM: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test M
VDM
U0121:87
Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test N
VDM
U0131:87
Lost Communication With EPAS module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test O
VDM
U0140:87
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test P
VDM
U0151:87
Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
VDM
U0164:87
Lost Communication With HVAC Control Module:Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test R
VDM
U023A:87
Lost Communication With Image Processing Module A:Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test S
VDM
U0401:00
Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test W
VDM
U0415:00
Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A":No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test X
VDM
U0420:00
Invalid Data Received from Power Steering Control Module "A":No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test Y
VDM
U0422:00
Invalid Data Received From Body Control Module:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test Z
VDM
U0424:00
Invalid Data Received From HVAC Control Module:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test AA
VDM
U0452:00
Invalid Data Received From Restraints Control Module:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test AB
VDM
U053B:00
Invalid Data Received From Image Processing Module A:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test AC
VDM
U1000:00
Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test V
VDM
U200D:11
Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test L
VDM
U200D:12
Control Module Output Power A: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test L
VDM
U200E:11
Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test L
VDM
U200E:12
Control Module Output Power B: Circuit Short to Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test L
VDM
U200F:11
Control Module Output Power C:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
VDM
U200F:12
Control Module Output Power C:Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test J
VDM
U201E:11
Control Module Output Power D:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test K
VDM
U201E:12
Control Module Output Power D:Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test K
VDM
U2024:51
Control Module Cal-Config Data:Not Programmed
GO to Pinpoint Test V
VDM
U2100:00
Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test V
VDM
U2200:00
Control Module Configuration Memory Corrupt:No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test V
VDM
U3000:04
Control Module:System Internal Failures
GO to Pinpoint Test V
VDM
U3000:49
Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test V
VDM
U3003:16
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test A
VDM
U3003:17
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test B
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension
Diagnostics
in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of
Ford-specific diagnostic practices...