Power Steering Issue

[AGMS]

Hi, my 2016 connect has developed a strange issue with the power steering. When I start the engine and drive off I have no power steering for perhaps 20 or 30 seconds, the power steering then kicks in and everything is fine, nothing shows on the dashboard. However, if I start the engine, immediately select reverse, then select 1st, I can drive away without any power steering issues. If I do forget and drive off in 1st (no power steering) if I stop, select reverse then immediately select first, the power steering issue is cleared.
Has anyone experienced this issue? Does anyone have any idea what the problem/resolution is?

[metalworker0]

believe it has electronic power steering, if i'm correct and sorry I know nothing about this subject.

only that plugging in diagnostic scanner may help you out a bit

all the best.mark

[metalworker0]

found this on another forum

Unfortunately the Ford EPAS system also has its problems. The PSCM module is known to be extremely sensitive for low battery voltage. If the PSCM detects a low battery voltage during the wake up process the power steering will be disabled and a warning message will be shown on the instrument cluster display. Ford released software updates to improve this.

Electronic failure of the PSCM however is quite common. If the problems persist while the battery condition and state of charge of the battery are good and the PSCM has the latest available software installed.the problem will definetely be caused by a defective PSCM. Because the PSCM is an integral part of the EPAS steering rack this means that the complete EPAS steering rack needs to be replaced.


This is from the ford owners club and this fault is related to the focus ..that may share common parts and along with the faults - sorry, bugger all wriiten on this forum about such a fault

https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/t ... -steering/


all the best.mark

[Altransit]

Unfortunately the Ford EPAS system also has its problems. The PSCM module is known to be extremely sensitive for low battery voltage.

So a tired alternator could also be a possibility