Hey Scotty, I am replacing a Rack n Pinion in a 2010 Ford Taurus that have 140k miles with a electric rack and Pinion. Would I have to reprogram the new rack and Pinion once I install it
If that car and hydraulic power steering before the swap, forget about it.
Some of the Taurus had EPAS (electric power assisted steering) back in 2010:
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https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Taurus/2010/steering/steering_assist_failure.shtml
There was a recall for that EPAS:
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https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2011-13-ford-taurus-among-vehicles-recalled-for-potential-power-steering-problem.html
why? and where did you get the idea to do this?
EPS systems need all kinds of sensors and computers.
Some of the Taurus had EPAS (electric power assisted steering) back in 2010:
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https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Taurus/2010/steering/steering_assist_failure.shtml
There was a recall for that EPAS:
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https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2011-13-ford-taurus-among-vehicles-recalled-for-potential-power-steering-problem.html
hm. I think I would trust the hydraulic system more.
Would I have to reprogram the new rack and Pinion once I install it
Yes, the EPAS consists of a Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) which will need to be programmed. You will need a dealer level scan tool or something on the level of Scotty’s. Here’s an example (albeit for a Ford Mustang):
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK57FGzoAIE
