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.
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
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Activation
NOTE:
Some regions have charging stations that engage a safety
latch, that positively locks the High Voltage charge cord to the vehicle
charge port until the latch is released. If this latch fails to
release, the cord cannot be removed without special action outlined in
the steps below.
If equipped, remove the padlock or combination lock installed on the charging cou..
Symbols are used inside the graphics and in the text area to enhance the information display.
Movement Symbols
Movement
symbols provide detailed information to a required component movement.
These component movements can be rotational or 1-3 dimensional
movements.
Item
Part Number
Description
1
—
Minor component movement clockwise/counterclockwise
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