Ford Fusion Quiz
Driver Assistance

Steering

In this manual: Driver Assistance
Introduction — 7Environment — 1At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 9Seat Belts — 8Personal Safety System™ — 1Additional Restrictions — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 10Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 5Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 8Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 5Climate Control — 10Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Unique Driving Characteristics (if equipped) — 1Fuel and Refueling — 9Engine Emission Control — 5Infection Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Park Aid — 13Cruise Control — 10Driver Assistance — 14Loading — 1Tow/Haul — 5Driving Tips — 3Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 6Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 9Wheels and Tires — 13Capacities and Specifications — 11Connected Vehicle — 1Wi-Fi Hotspot — 1Audio System — 7SYNC™ — 7SYNC™ 3 — 16Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 3Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Electric power steering

Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering system. There is no fluid reservoir and no required maintenance.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving, electric power steering assist is lost. The steering system still works and you can steer your vehicle manually. Manual steering requires more effort.

Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort required to steer your vehicle. This increased effort prevents overheating and permanent damage to the steering system. You do not lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually. Normal steering and driving maneuvers allow the system to cool down and return to normal operation.

If the steering wheel wobbles or pulls, check the following:

  • Correct tire pressure.
  • Uneven tire wear.
  • Loose or worn suspension components.
  • Loose or worn steering components.
  • Incorrect vehicle alignment.

Adaptive Learning (if equipped)

The electronic power steering system uses adaptive learning to help correct road irregularities and improve overall handling and steering feel. It communicates with the brake system to help operate the Electronic Stability Control and Crash Avoidance systems. In addition, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, you must drive your vehicle a short distance so the system relearns its strategy and reactivates all systems.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Fusion quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.