2014 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 177

Driving Aids STEERING Electric Power Steering (3.7L, 5.0L and 3.5L EcoBoost™ engines) (If Equipped) system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal. WARNINGS The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation. When a system error is detected a steering message will appear in the information display. The electric power steering system has diagnostic checks that continuously monitor the system to ensure proper operation of the electronic system. When an electronic error is detected, a message will be displayed in the information display. If this happens, stop the vehicle in a safe place, and turn off the engine. After at least 10 seconds, reset the system by restarting the engine, and watch the information display for a steering message. If a steering message returns, or returns while driving, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. Obtain immediate service if a system error is detected. You may not notice any difference in the feel of your steering, but a serious condition may exist. Failure to do so may result in loss of steering control. Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power-assisted steering system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes for you to steer. This occurs to prevent internal overheating and permanent damage to your steering Hydraulic Steering (6.2L engine) (If Equipped) To help prevent damage to the power steering system, never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. • Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it stops) for more than three to five seconds when the engine is running. Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). Some noise is normal during operation. If excessive, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. Heavy or uneven efforts may be caused by low power steering fluid. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer. Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir. • • • • If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. 175 F150 (TF6)