Power Steering Torque Sensor?

2011 FORD ESCAPE
68,000 MILES • 3.0L • AUTOMATIC
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ROYLEE2004
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Car had a pull to the right and established the Torque sensor needed to be changed. Ordered another (aftermarket). Aligned the front wheels to the exact 12 o'clock position. Elevated the front wheels and isolated the steering column to prohibit movement. Replaced torque sensor with the shipping Pin still intact. After complete reassembly of the steering column while isolated from movement I pulled the Torque Sensor's shipping pin. Turned the key to the on position for 3 minutes without starting. Then I removed the key for 5 minutes. When I started the engine the steering wheel violently turned all the way to the right, Tried to repeat the process again but with the same result. What am I doing wrong?
May 29, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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STRAILER
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Was this the original problem? if not you may have a defective sensor, I would get an OEM unit for this particular application. I also noticed there is an alignment tool and procedure that must be followed. I included it in the images below. Let me know what happens.
Aug 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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