Adaptive steering officially debuts on F-Series

Adaptive steering officially debuts on F-Series

Introduced in the 2016 model year, Ford is now offering its electrically-assisted adaptive steering system on its 2017 Super Duty pickups.

Ford Motor Co. officially took the wraps off its electrically-powered adaptive steering system for its 2017 model Super Duty pickup trucks – a technology the OEM introduced on the 2016 Ford Edge Sport SUV.

Ford said it’s been awarded eight patents, with 11 more filed, for its adaptive steering package; a system that electronically increases or decreases steering gear ratios by 30% to boost highway steering “comfort” as well as improve low-speed maneuverability.

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