Encardyle

Hi there. I drove my friends 2012 Boss 302. And found one feature about the speed sensitive steering wheel. You can select comfort level of steering. It's was nice and had questions does anyone know how to get it in 2010 mustangs. Is it a software upgrade or a part upgrade required. Anybody here done it ? Thanks

mfc133

It's because 2011+ Mustangs have electrically-assisted power steering (EPAS), whereas your car has traditional hydraulic power steering.

There is one person on here (s/n is LEXiiON) attempting the EPAS swap on a 2010, but it's not for the faint of heart. If you're serious about it, maybe PM LEXiiON for more info.

UOP Shadow

Might be easier to trade your 2010 for a newer model.

LEXiiON

It can be done, but you need the following:
A 2012+ instrument cluster
The 2011+ EPAS rack
The connectors (I got a salvage harness from a 3.7)
Either a 2011+ K-Member or some welding skills to add the additional bracket
A new FEAD belt that fits without the old PS pump.

Swap, wire it up (only 5 wires, battery +/-, fuse 47 and HSCAN +/-) and you are good to go.

LEXiiON

Brandon302

Why not find a stiffer rack and just swap that, or does no one make a less assisted rack for the 2010 and lower?

fivepoint00

It's there any big differences in what mode you choose? I've tryed every mode for steering and they all feel the same.

LEXiiON

I had a 2014 rental in Virginia and yes I could feel the difference, especially between comfort and sport...

Once I have some time, I will put it in. Everything is ready, except the bracket on the K-member.

LEXiiON

Joeywhat

Yes, it's noticeable.

I usually roll in sport mode, just because I prefer heavier steering. But on long trips with lots of highway driving I put it on comfort and it really helps.

It's more noticeable at low speeds.

Getportfolio

****, I have the steering features on my car and always assumed they were gimmicky and not much different.

My wheel has been set to normal and I've never tried the others. I need to research exactly what they do now.

Joeywhat

It just changes how much assistance the EPAS gives you. It'd be nice if it changed ratios as well, but it doesn't.

So sport mode offers the most resistance, normal a bit less, and comfort offers the least resistance (most assistance).

TripleBlack14

Perhaps it's just my imagination but I've noticed a bit more noticeable difference in the Sport mode now that my Mustang is lowered about an inch with the Eibach Pro Kit springs. Steering seems tighter and corrections are more responsive.

Or I could be full of crap.

Tom

Brandon302

Probably because of your camber and toe.

UOP Shadow

While your car is not moving or just barely moving like pulling into a parking space , turn the steering wheel. There is a HUGE difference. At higher speeds, you may not notice it much .

xtc.inc

I keep mine in normal, i actually forgot mine even had this feature LOL

fivepoint00

Yeah I just tried it while driving slow, now I can see a difference while turning.

Getportfolio

I'm lazy.
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Joeywhat

It's just a heavier feel.