Electric Power Steering - Ford MAVERICK 2022 Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING

HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING WORK
Adaptive Learning
Adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering. The system assists the brake
system to help operate advanced stability
control and accident avoidance systems.
If your vehicle loses electrical power or
detects a concern when you are driving,
the system switches off and you retain
normal steering function. Additionally,
whenever you disconnect the battery or
install a new battery, 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.
2022 Maverick (CFE) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202106, First-Printing
Steering
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.
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