Ford's EPAS steering finally broke the camel's back!!
02-09-2015, 08:12 PM
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Ford's EPAS steering finally broke the camel's back!!
I've been buying and driving Ford P/U trucks for 50 years, or so. I've even owned a couple of Model A p/u trucks.
The last Ford, which I purchased was the 2012 RCSB STX. I was able to make improvements, which I wanted, even though Ford seemed to make it difficult. I'm referring to adding the "Auto Headlamps".
I never did like the EPAS steering, as it seemed to be too sensitive. On a trip, it became exhausting, as the steering had to be corrected every few seconds.
The 4x4 seemed to be a little sketchy ... it would seem to chatter and sometime the back seemed to be out of sync with the front.??
Finally, I have a restored Jeep CJ-5, which I've used to plow snow. Of course I had to support the Jeep .. registration, insurance, inspection and maintenance and space in the barn.
I said to myself, "Why don't I put a plow on the Ford and sell the Jeep?"
As I looked into that, I found out, that a plow can't be installed on a Ford! WTF?!! Partly, because of the EPAS and current draw of the plow.
I decided, that "Built Ford Tough" had become a passenger vehicle, primarily.
Friday morning I went online, found a 2014 Chevy Silverado RCSB with a Fisher plow installed. Friday night, I drove from eastern PA to NY, and stayed with my nephew. Saturday morning I left NY and drove to MA, traded the Ford on the Chevy and drove home.
The Chevy power steering worked and felt like I felt it should and I was NOT exhausted from steering, when I got home. AND, auto lamps are factory installed! To be honest, I think, the ride was better, as well ... but, I did have the plow in the bed. ??
So far, no regrets.
Maybe, have to add remote start and camera.
The last Ford, which I purchased was the 2012 RCSB STX. I was able to make improvements, which I wanted, even though Ford seemed to make it difficult. I'm referring to adding the "Auto Headlamps".
I never did like the EPAS steering, as it seemed to be too sensitive. On a trip, it became exhausting, as the steering had to be corrected every few seconds.
The 4x4 seemed to be a little sketchy ... it would seem to chatter and sometime the back seemed to be out of sync with the front.??
Finally, I have a restored Jeep CJ-5, which I've used to plow snow. Of course I had to support the Jeep .. registration, insurance, inspection and maintenance and space in the barn.
I said to myself, "Why don't I put a plow on the Ford and sell the Jeep?"
As I looked into that, I found out, that a plow can't be installed on a Ford! WTF?!! Partly, because of the EPAS and current draw of the plow.
I decided, that "Built Ford Tough" had become a passenger vehicle, primarily.
Friday morning I went online, found a 2014 Chevy Silverado RCSB with a Fisher plow installed. Friday night, I drove from eastern PA to NY, and stayed with my nephew. Saturday morning I left NY and drove to MA, traded the Ford on the Chevy and drove home.
The Chevy power steering worked and felt like I felt it should and I was NOT exhausted from steering, when I got home. AND, auto lamps are factory installed! To be honest, I think, the ride was better, as well ... but, I did have the plow in the bed. ??
So far, no regrets.
Maybe, have to add remote start and camera.
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nfldfordman (02-09-2015)
02-09-2015, 08:16 PM
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02-09-2015, 08:29 PM
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There is no good reason to have a 6.2 to plow snow. I wanted to do my drive, not Wal-Mart's parking lot. The only reason it's possible with the 6.2, is because it has hydraulic P/S. .. not EPAS!
02-09-2015, 08:52 PM
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That just make's it sound that there will be no right answer. That you just want to have a gripe. What is the reason to have any other of Ford gas motor to do your drive?
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02-09-2015, 08:52 PM
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I don't have any complaints with the EPAS. Seriously, your steering exhausts you on the F150??
02-09-2015, 09:00 PM
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I don't know exactly what you are trying to say. I plow the drive 2 to 6 times a year. The Jeep, which does a fine job is 232 c.i. = 3.8 L. Should I drive a 6.2 L, all year long, to be able to plow 2 to 6 times a year?
