ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING WORK
The electric power steering system uses
an electric motor to provide assistance
when turning the steering wheel to steer
your vehicle. If your vehicle detects a
steering concern when you are driving, a
warning message appears and the system
reduces steering assistance. If your vehicle
loses electrical power, the steering system
still operates and you can manually steer
your vehicle. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Note: When the battery is disconnected or
a new battery is installed, you must drive
your vehicle a short distance before the
system relearns the strategy and reactivates
all systems.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• An improperly inflated tire.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds could also make the steering
wander or pull.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
PRECAUTIONS
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 vehicle off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the vehicle 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.
Adapt your speed and driving behavior
according to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort to steer. This occurs to prevent
internal overheating and damage to the
steering system. If this occurs, you will not
lose the ability to steer your vehicle
manually nor will it cause damage to the
system. Normal steering and driving allows
the system to cool down and steering
assist returns to normal.
Note: There is no fluid reservoir to check or
fill.
STEERING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEERING – WARNING LAMPS
The electric power steering
system indicator illuminates if
the system detects a fault during
the continuous diagnostic checks.
Note: If a red warning message displays,
stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
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