thezfunk

I can't stand the electronic steering assist. When you aren't moving or going slow it really kicks in. It is just one more thing making you feel less connected to the road. I wish it wasn't so aggressive.

big red one

Ive had my car two weeks and the main think i notice about the steering compared to the 2010 model is:-definitely feels heavier, im not sure if i like it or not, i think it could be more tiring on a longer journey, ive not noticed it "kicking in at low speeds" though

Due to the bad weather ive not been able to try the performance or the different modes on the TC but when i do, ill report back

Nuke

I don't own an '11 so I have to ask: Are you implying that with EPS they've done away with th pulley driven power steering pump? If so, that would be decent RWHP free-up which may account for some the 5.0's higher efficiency over the 4.6 (or do I misunderstand EPS?).

Edit; OOPS. Got my answer here http://www.themustangnews.com/conten...ower-steering/

Frees-up 3 RWHP and gains 4% in fuel mileage.

jmatero

There is no change to the steering when changing stability modes. On 2012 GT's, however, you will have the ability to change steering feel (3 modes) through the electronic display. My mini Cooper has a sport button that dramatically changes steering feel. The mustang is my 4th car with electric steering and so far, the Germans (BMW, mini, and VW... On the GTI) do it best. On my Mustang, it feels a little too loose for my taste at highway speeds. You can easily find yourself drifting into another lane if you're distracted. An interesting note: Ford's system takes the grade of the road into account as well. I also find that keeping the steering wheel straight does not always result in keeping the CAR straight... Which gives the illusion sometimes that the steering wheel is not aligned.

Read this:
http://www.themustangnews.com/conten...ower-steering/

MrSandman

It does.. at least on the Brembo Package (not sure about non-Brembo)... There is a noticeable change when switching to "Sport Mode".

JIM5.0

Mine works like a charm. Feels a bit more responsive and even more precise than conventional pump power hydraulically assisted power steering, if power steering can feel any better.

I will have to read up on how this stuff works.

big red one

Hi Jmatero, mine feels completely different to yours, i feel the steering is heavy at speeds and very precise, being heavy means that the car (in my experience) keeps bang on the lane and does not wander, interesting to hear peoples different thoughts isn't it

ian

Sikest

I'm going to have to agree with Ian....

I just switched from a Boxster S which has razor sharp steering to my 2011 GT and I find the steering to be excellent on the stang.

Other than the sheer size of the Mustang, I figured the steering would be the hardest thing to adjust to but honestly this is the best steering American car I have ever owned!

T.

DarDan76

I notice that when driving in a straight line, I feel a little resistance when correcting from right to left due to road conditions. And I only have 500 miles on it, maybe it will loosen up some later on. Does not feel anything like my 07 GT did.

ssimaniac

Again, yes there is a change. Brembo cars only.