SHO Steering

[Arcticfox]

Hi all,

I traded my 2013 limited for a 2016 SHO. Both cars came with 20 inch wheels. I feel like in the SHO, I am constantly 'fighting' the steering wheel. Can someone explain to me why the steering feel is different from the limited?​

 

[yaycandy]

Hi all,

I traded my 2013 limited for a 2016 SHO. Both cars came with 20 inch wheels. I feel like in the SHO, I am constantly 'fighting' the steering wheel. Can someone explain to me why the steering feel is different from the limited?​

If it has the PP it has a heavier on center feel to help keep it steady at high speeds. I noticed this when i went from a 13’ pp to a 15’ no pp. Steering is easier on my no pp but shakey beyond 100mph

PP means Performance Package

 

[FiveLeeter918]

^^ this. you can use Forscan to switch it back to the floaty feel if you like.

 

[Irish Pride]

Moved to a more appropriate section.

 

[jman1200]

The Limited had hydraulic power steering, the SHO has electrically assisted power steering. Totally different systems.
As suggested, you can change that using Forscan.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

The Limited had hydraulic power steering, the SHO has electrically assisted power steering. Totally different systems.
As suggested, you can change that using Forscan.

Are you sure about that? I am pretty sure all 2010+ Taurus cars are EAPS.

 

[yaycandy]

Are you sure about that? I am pretty sure all 2010+ Taurus cars are EAPS.

I thought they all had electric steering as most new cars do anyway. Not sure why just the sho would have electric, would rather have a manual rack so you can feel the road

 

[SM105K]

Are you sure about that? I am pretty sure all 2010+ Taurus cars are EAPS.

Tasca is showing two different numbers between the Limited Rack and Pinion and then SHO Rack and Pinion.

This video has a 4th Gen with a power steering reservoir.

https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/....5L_V6/power_steering_fluid/check_fluid_level

 

[yaycandy]

https://www.ford.com/services/assets/Brochure?make=Ford&model=Taurus&year=2010

Didnt see any listing for steering options in 2010, just that the 2010 sho has a special calibration for the steering. Unless i missed it

Maybe they brought the hydraulic unit back for 2013 4cylinder but i doubt they stepped back to it.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

dunno. I have found SELs that even had EPAS. And my 2013 owner's manual makes no differentiation between SEL/Limited/SHO just says in the fluids section "your 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with Electronic Power Assisted Steering and does not utilized hydraulic power steering fluid"

 

[SM105K]

dunno. I have found SELs that even had EPAS. And my 2013 owner's manual makes no differentiation between SEL/Limited/SHO just says in the fluids section "your 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with Electronic Power Assisted Steering and does not utilized hydraulic power steering fluid"

Who knows? There is conflicting information.

 

[yaycandy]

Who knows? There is conflicting information.

Lol i gave up. Wasnt trying to prove anyone wrong, i was wondering also

 

[Arcticfox]

Thank you all for the input. BTW it is a non PP.

 

[jman1200]

Are you sure about that? I am pretty sure all 2010+ Taurus cars are EAPS.

This is what is stated in my owners manual:





I assumed the 2013 was the same but I could be wrong.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

This is what is stated in my owners manual:

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I assumed the 2013 was the same but I could be wrong.

What year is this for?

 

[jman1200]

What year is this for?

2010, it is in my signature

 

[SM105K]

2010, it is in my signature

If he is on a cell phone he won't be able to see signatures while using the mobile web.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

You might be right. I know the 11-13 EAPS recall applies to all Taurus models, but in 2010 only the SHO was EAPS.

 

[jman1200]

If he is on a cell phone he won't be able to signatures while using the mobile web.

didn't know that... I've never used my cel on forums.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Mine defaults to my browser from my email