Ford Escape 2020-2023 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Power Steering / Description and Operation - Power Steering - Overview

Ford Escape: Power Steering / Description and Operation - Power Steering - Overview

Overview

The EPAS system provides steering assist to the driver by replacing the conventional, hydraulic pump system with an electric motor coupled to the steering shaft. The system is controlled by the PSCM which senses the steering effort using sensors mounted between the steering column shaft and the steering gear. Steering assist is provided in proportion to steering effort and vehicle speed.

Power Steering

Description and Operation - Power Steering - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 EPAS Column 2 Motor 3 Position sensor 4 Torque sensor 5 PSCM 6 GWM 7 PCM 8 IPC 9 BCM 10 RCM 11 ABS module 12 IPMA 13 PAM 14 SCCM Network Message Chart Module Networ..

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Ford Escape 2020-2023 Owners Manual: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators

When you start your vehicle, a green READY indicator light appears in the instrument cluster letting you know that your vehicle is ready for driving. The engine may not start because your vehicle has a silent key start feature. This fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to be ready to drive without requiring the gas engine to be running. The indicator remains on when your vehicle is on..

Ford Escape 2020-2023 Owners Manual: Exterior Lamps

Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off Push the lever up or down to switch the turn signal lamps on. Set the lever to the middle position to switch the turn signal lamps off. Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the turn signal lamps flash three times. Switching the Daytime Running Lamps On and Off - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) WARNING: The daytime running lamps system ..

Fastening the Seatbelts

Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.