Steering "feel"
F150 Newbie
Joined: Feb 2016
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The beauty of EPS is that the effort and response can be tuned independently and both can be tuned w.r.t. vehicle speed.
You might notice that @ parking lot speeds that the effort is lower than @ highway speeds. That is on purpose.
You might also notice different steering effort and response in tow/haul and sport mode.
The steering is on the light side in my 2016 F150 502A SCrew, but not objectionably so, IMHO.
You might notice that @ parking lot speeds that the effort is lower than @ highway speeds. That is on purpose.
You might also notice different steering effort and response in tow/haul and sport mode.
The steering is on the light side in my 2016 F150 502A SCrew, but not objectionably so, IMHO.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
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Ive been in to dealer like 4 times re drifting, (No Im not crazy) have another f350 2010 to compare it to,
They have made it kinda better, but basically it still all over the road,
It is not a good drive, but better once you are going 60 mph.
It is the thing I hate most about my truck, and the noisey creaks & rattles (seat door, moonroof, and whatever else)
Been in 3 times for rear doors not opening. from inside and outside.
Going back this Thursday re 1 rear door. Last time they kept my truck for 3 days, to fix the door. (would not open from inside) get home next day try the door, cannot open from outside or inside again.
Ha I am fed up with this, I like my truck, but it kinda sucks to tell you the truth.
They have made it kinda better, but basically it still all over the road,
It is not a good drive, but better once you are going 60 mph.
It is the thing I hate most about my truck, and the noisey creaks & rattles (seat door, moonroof, and whatever else)
Been in 3 times for rear doors not opening. from inside and outside.
Going back this Thursday re 1 rear door. Last time they kept my truck for 3 days, to fix the door. (would not open from inside) get home next day try the door, cannot open from outside or inside again.
Ha I am fed up with this, I like my truck, but it kinda sucks to tell you the truth.
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 13
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Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 13
Likes: 2
Got my truck back. It took an update and the steering is much improved. Better feel and easier at highway speed. Holds the road better. Maybe they will have an update later on that makes it even easier to steer at highway speeds. Not too happy with the windshield installation with some scratching on my dash and paint around the windshield.
5 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: SE Michigain
Got my truck back. It took an update and the steering is much improved. Better feel and easier at highway speed. Holds the road better. Maybe they will have an update later on that makes it even easier to steer at highway speeds. Not too happy with the windshield installation with some scratching on my dash and paint around the windshield.
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2016
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My complaint was stiff steering at highway speeds. The update should help. I was ready to get rid of my truck but it is better.
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2018
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Hey everyone just wanted to touch base with some real f-150 owners about the steering "feel" of the their trucks.
I have a 2013 f150 work truck with a solid steering feel , no play or sloppiness.
Now my 2015 f-150 the steering is much lighter which is fine but it seems going over little bumps there is noticiable play in the wheel , almost like you can feel something loose yet it still feels solid if that makes sense.
I'm not really sure to describe it but it doesn't have that same confidence that my 2013 has is this a characteristic of 2015s or is there an issue.
Just want some insight before a wasted dealer visit
I have a 2013 f150 work truck with a solid steering feel , no play or sloppiness.
Now my 2015 f-150 the steering is much lighter which is fine but it seems going over little bumps there is noticiable play in the wheel , almost like you can feel something loose yet it still feels solid if that makes sense.
I'm not really sure to describe it but it doesn't have that same confidence that my 2013 has is this a characteristic of 2015s or is there an issue.
Just want some insight before a wasted dealer visit
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 117
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From: Florida
Yeah I know this is an older thread but...
I'm driving a loaner (new 2019 XLT w/1500 mi) for a week or so and definitely notice a difference in steering feel compared to my 2017 STX. I can't imagine steering would be intentionally "softer" (or what I refer to to as sloppier) on the lower trim levels so has there been some change in the past two years or should I have my steering/linkage/whatever looked at as long as it's in a Ford shop now for a paint issue? I make minor steering corrections constantly on my 2017 but this 2019 stays pretty true to the line and feels much planted to the lane.
I'm driving a loaner (new 2019 XLT w/1500 mi) for a week or so and definitely notice a difference in steering feel compared to my 2017 STX. I can't imagine steering would be intentionally "softer" (or what I refer to to as sloppier) on the lower trim levels so has there been some change in the past two years or should I have my steering/linkage/whatever looked at as long as it's in a Ford shop now for a paint issue? I make minor steering corrections constantly on my 2017 but this 2019 stays pretty true to the line and feels much planted to the lane.