Steering resistance inconsistent

[imstimpy]

Last week I noticed the steering resistance is occasionally inconsistent when unwinding from left hand turns at moderate speed (20-40MPH). The resistance goes up briefly then returns to normal. It is like something is binding or (if the Bronco had a traditional power steering pump) cavitating. I don't notice it on center (going straight) and I don't think I've noticed it turning right.

If the line is resistance, here is what I occasionally feel when unwinding from left: ______---______. When this occurs the wheel won't unwind on its own- it needs some force.

The BroncBuster products appear to be designed to address articulation issues/premature failure in the steering assembly for lifted/off-roaded Broncos. However, my Bronco is at stock non-SAS height and driven on-road. Currently at 6,000 miles.

Anybody experience anything like this?

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[Nobody]

Is your lane nanny turned on?

 

[imstimpy]

Is your lane nanny turned on?

No, not to my knowledge. It pulses when it goes off, doesn't it?

 

[I3lackRose]

No, not to my knowledge. It pulses when it goes off, doesn't it?

Make sure 4H is not engaged and from what I saw elsewhere the steering is dynamic based on Mode it can change.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Last week I noticed the steering resistance is occasionally inconsistent when unwinding from left hand turns at moderate speed (20-40MPH). The resistance goes up briefly then returns to normal. It is like something is binding or (if the Bronco had a traditional power steering pump) cavitating. I don't notice it on center (going straight) and I don't think I've noticed it turning right.

If the line is resistance, here is what I occasionally feel when unwinding from left: ______---______. When this occurs the wheel won't unwind on its own- it needs some force.

The BroncBuster products appear to be designed to address articulation issues/premature failure in the steering assembly for lifted/off-roaded Broncos. However, my Bronco is at stock non-SAS height and driven on-road. Currently at 6,000 miles.

Anybody experience anything like this?

Hey there! I can look into your Bronco’s steering concerns on my end if you’d like. Will you send us a private message with your VIN and dealership info?

 

[StoicAF]

Last week I noticed the steering resistance is occasionally inconsistent when unwinding from left hand turns at moderate speed (20-40MPH). The resistance goes up briefly then returns to normal. It is like something is binding or (if the Bronco had a traditional power steering pump) cavitating. I don't notice it on center (going straight) and I don't think I've noticed it turning right.

If the line is resistance, here is what I occasionally feel when unwinding from left: ______---______. When this occurs the wheel won't unwind on its own- it needs some force.

The BroncBuster products appear to be designed to address articulation issues/premature failure in the steering assembly for lifted/off-roaded Broncos. However, my Bronco is at stock non-SAS height and driven on-road. Currently at 6,000 miles.

Anybody experience anything like this?

having this same problem w my 22 obx sas. Did you ever get it fixed?

 

[imstimpy]

having this same problem w my 22 obx sas. Did you ever get it fixed?

I was contacted by Ford awhile back to assist with scheduling service but I have been unable to get the vehicle in. Them diagnosing it will be another issue entirely.

 

[StoicAF]

I was contacted by Ford awhile back to assist with scheduling service but I have been unable to get the vehicle in. Them diagnosing it will be another issue entirely.

has it gotten worse?

 

[StoicAF]

I had an appointment for my hard top and they had a rental available so they will look at it. Once I get more info I’ll let you.

 

[imstimpy]

has it gotten worse?

No. In fact, it seems to take a certain combination of steering input, vehicle speed, and throttle to manifest and I haven't figured it out. My daily commute doesn't cause it typically. However, during my road in early October a 40 mph winding road caused it repeatedly.

My suspicion is the issue is either:

• Mechanical wear/defect relating to one of the various issues BroncBuster has identified
• A software issue causing the electronic power steering to misapply boosting.

It feels like mechanical binding. But it hasn't gotten worse so maybe it is a bug in the software.

 

[ChadRockPSU]

Any update on the issue you are experiencing? I seem to be having the same issue on my '22 OBX non-SAS. TIA

 

[BigMeatsBronco]

Any updates on this?

 

[imstimpy]

No updates on this yet; hopefully soon. I'm due for some service so I will be rolling my concerns into that appointment.

 

[Earlybroncoboy]

No updates on this yet; hopefully soon. I'm due for some service so I will be rolling my concerns into that appointment.

Any update

 

[Roger123]

I have noted this on my '22 BL as well. It's just a weird sort of resistance to self-centering in a turn. It's not bothersome but I do notice it every now and then. My wife never notices it but I do so it's very subtile. At first I thought it was related to being in 4A but it does it in 2H as well.

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