Ford Ecosport: 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
HS-CAN
3
EPAS motor
4
Steering shaft position sensor
5
Steering shaft torque sensor
6
PSCM
7
IPC
8
ABS module
9
PCM
Network Message Chart
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Other information:
Differential Exploded View
Item
Description
1
Differential housing
2
Pinion shaft
3
Pinion gears
4
Side gears
Differential Cutaway View and External Sealing
Item
Descr..
Overview
The
EEC system provides optimum control of the engine through the enhanced
capability of the powertrain control module (PCM). The EEC system also
has an on board diagnostic (OBD) monitoring system with features and
functions to meet federal regulations on exhaust emissions.
The
EEC system has two major divisions: hardware and software. The hardware
includes the PCM, senso..