2019 Ranger Power Steering Software issue??

[Ranger Mike]

Ok so let me give u all some background on me.. My 2019 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 supercab is my 3rd Ranger, My first was a 1993 2WD Ranger XLT Supercap, Follwed by a 2002 Ranger XLT 4X4 Supercab. So I got some experience with Rangers and not a novice driver.. Now onto the issue... When on the Highway or long windy roads, When taking long Right hand turns the power steers feels like it "slips" for about a half a second. Ok now let me try to explain "slip" , When you turn on any vehicle u have to apply a certain amount force (however so slight) to turn the steering wheel to make the wheels turn and in turn the steering wheel applies resistence, it is this resistence that "slips". I'm appliing the pressure to turn and suddenly the resistence is gone for about a 1/2 second and my steering wheel (for lack of a better word" slips about a 3/4 of an inch before the resistence re-engages. This only happens when taking long right hand turns.. There is no "slip" when turning left.
At first i was thinking physical but nothing made sense, Then i was thinking power steering fluid, but that is full and if it was it would/should happen while turning in any direction?? I read online that this resistence feedback (or "TIL") is electronic?? sooo maybe a software issue??? it's kinda painting a picture on why I'm the 3rd owner of this Ranger.. Any help, Ideas??

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[Muddy Fenders]

Read up on lane keeping maybe?
not sure if that helps

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Ok so let me give u all some background on me.. My 2019 Ford Ranger XLT 4x4 supercab is my 3rd Ranger, My first was a 1993 2WD Ranger XLT Supercap, Follwed by a 2002 Ranger XLT 4X4 Supercab. So I got some experience with Rangers and not a novice driver.. Now onto the issue... When on the Highway or long windy roads, When taking long Right hand turns the power steers feels like it "slips" for about a half a second. Ok now let me try to explain "slip" , When you turn on any vehicle u have to apply a certain amount force (however so slight) to turn the steering wheel to make the wheels turn and in turn the steering wheel applies resistence, it is this resistence that "slips". I'm appliing the pressure to turn and suddenly the resistence is gone for about a 1/2 second and my steering wheel (for lack of a better word" slips about a 3/4 of an inch before the resistence re-engages. This only happens when taking long right hand turns.. There is no "slip" when turning left.
At first i was thinking physical but nothing made sense, Then i was thinking power steering fluid, but that is full and if it was it would/should happen while turning in any direction?? I read online that this resistence feedback (or "TIL") is electronic?? sooo maybe a software issue??? it's kinda painting a picture on why I'm the 3rd owner of this Ranger.. Any help, Ideas??

Hi Michael,

First...there is no power steering fluid The steering is fully electric. Not sure what you checked but it was not for steering.

I have an idea you have lane keeping on...turn it off and see if the steering improves. Search these forums for power steering to investigate other maladies similar to you...I am not aware of any steering related TSBs but a call to the dealer with your VIN might flush out something as well.

Good Luck!

Best,
Phil

 

[JasonTremor]

I third the lane keeping possibility and turning it off.

 

[Ranger Mike]

Thank u all for the quick repsonse, now I got some avenues to pursue. Silly me, I "assumed" when my mechanic said all fluids were good (needed a state sticker), there was also a power steering fluid container. I just got this truck about 10 days ago and still tryin to learn this new beast.. it will take a few days to test with the lane departure off , but will post here if any success (or failure) on that and will be in contact with the dealer.. Again thnks..

 

[Cabose-1]

I dont think cars have power steering pumps anymore. The only vehicles ive seen with power steering pumps are hd vehicles.

 

[Ranger Mike]

So I wanted to provide feedback on my findings, I did what most reccommend and turned off the lane departure warning feature and drove around on the highway for a hour.. no return of the issue. This seams like a good fix since I really don't care about the lane departure "feature" however it is not a fix for the root issue. but moving on... I do want to thank those who contributed to help me with this issue. As a side note.. having spent time starring at the lane departure lines on the side of the diagram of my truck, I noticed it's a crewcab with 2 bumps on each side where the door handles are...(my ranger is a supercab) Anywho moving on.....

 

[Big Blue]

So I wanted to provide feedback on my findings, I did what most reccommend and turned off the lane departure warning feature and drove around on the highway for a hour.. no return of the issue. This seams like a good fix since I really don't care about the lane departure "feature" however it is not a fix for the root issue. but moving on... I do want to thank those who contributed to help me with this issue. As a side note.. having spent time starring at the lane departure lines on the side of the diagram of my truck, I noticed it's a crewcab with 2 bumps on each side where the door handles are...(my ranger is a supercab) Anywho moving on.....

One thing you might want to try is set the lane departure setting to just "warn" and not "warn + assist". I may have the term wrong, but you get the gist. That way the lane lines will still change color and a slight vibration in the wheel. I have felt what you are talking about, but recognizesed it as the lane correction right off.

 

[Ranger Mike]

One thing you might want to try is set the lane departure setting to just "warn" and not "warn + assist". I may have the term wrong, but you get the gist. That way the lane lines will still change color and a slight vibration in the wheel. I have felt what you are talking about, but recognizesed it as the lane correction right off.

Hey I read on your Ranger u have " AVS vent visors " are those on the "inside" or "outside" my old 2002 ranger had inside and had bad wind noise, don't wanna make the same mistake twice..

 

[Big Blue]

Hey I read on your Ranger u have " AVS vent visors " are those on the "inside" or "outside" my old 2002 ranger had inside and had bad wind noise, don't wanna make the same mistake twice..

Mine are the outside (not in-groove) low profile. I like how they tie the front and back together. I haven't noticed more wind noise. I don’t drive with the windows cracked open. Either al the way open or closed. Use them more to vent while parked.

 

[Ranger Mike]

One thing you might want to try is set the lane departure setting to just "warn" and not "warn + assist". I may have the term wrong, but you get the gist. That way the lane lines will still change color and a slight vibration in the wheel. I have felt what you are talking about, but recognizesed it as the lane correction right off.

I did change that setting to just warn, and I have noticed the "vibrations" when it turns red, could be a happy medium.. thanks for the suggestion

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