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Apr 2, 2017 | 10:15 AM

Kromer

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Adaptive Steering question

I have it or so it says on the window sicker

How do you tell if its working, or when is it supposed to be working. I can't tell or notice anything which may also be the point i guess?

Apr 2, 2017 | 10:36 AM

Boilermaker374

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I can't tell with mine either other than it only takes about 1 1/2 turns to full lock position turning at slow speed.

Apr 2, 2017 | 12:30 PM

screwy

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That's exactly the point, it should be seamless. If you want to see what things are like without it I think you can pull the fuse for it.

Apr 2, 2017 | 12:42 PM

Odad

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The only time I really notice it is when backing up to a trailer. When I get off line approaching the trailer the steering recovers much quicker.

Apr 2, 2017 | 12:52 PM

DISLTom

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I think it helps make the truck more maneuverable. Makes it easy peasy to parallel park the giant thing!

Apr 2, 2017 | 01:21 PM

Sleepyguy

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Quote:

PATENTED ADAPTIVE STEERING TECHNOLOGY HAS FORD COMPETITORS SPINNING THEIR WHEELS
Class-exclusive adaptive steering technology improves steering efficiency and steering effort – making all-new Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup and Ford Edge SUV easier to steer at all speeds
Based on driver input and vehicle speed, technology changes the steering gear ratio to provide optimal vehicle response for different operating conditions
System improves highway comfort and low-speed maneuverability by increasing and decreasing the steering ratio up to 30 percent; for Super Duty, it further improves driver comfort and confidence for towing or hauling heavy loads with tow/haul mode engaged

https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...echnology.html

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Apr 2, 2017 | 01:57 PM

2009kr

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Originally Posted by Boilermaker374

I can't tell with mine either other than it only takes about 1 1/2 turns to full lock position turning at slow speed.

4 turns lock to lock on my F450 with adaptive steering. Maybe folks without it can share their lock to lock count as well.

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Apr 2, 2017 | 06:23 PM

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Apr 2, 2017 | 11:02 PM

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klassic

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Yep..1 1/2 turns on the button for me.

Apr 2, 2017 | 11:15 PM

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K2500Z71

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I was looking at the patent and pictures of the components trying to figure out exactly how this works. It looks like the steering wheel is attached to a motor assembly inside the steering column which is in turn connected to the steering shaft. The steering wheel serves as an input signal to the system and an algorithm determines how much the motor spins the steering shaft. Pretty slick. If that's true, does it mean that there isn't an actual mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering box any more?