'12 adjustable steering stiffness flashed on an '11?

[JL-KA]

Is it possible? I assume nothing was physically changed for this capability.
Anyone know if a dealer could do this?

 

[steedafever]

i hope so, would be sick!!!

 

[vteckiller2000]

I Don't see any reason they couldn't do a Track Key on the GT's either... The hardware is all there.

 

[JL-KA]

Bump. Anyone familiar enough with their computer system to know if it could be done. Or how they would even go about trying?

 

[jbur074]

id like to know, my steering is kind of annoying i wish it was stiffer. i used to work as a mechanics apprentice at a local ford dealer, i will ask some of my old buddies if they can look into it.

 

[SID297]

I don't see why it couldn't be done if Ford would just release it.

 

[jbur074]

is the 12 steering stiffer than the 11? if so i wonder if you could just simply update the steering to an 12

 

[ViciousJay]

isnt this just sport mode?

 

[vteckiller2000]

isnt this just sport mode?

No, there are 3 modes for steering on 2012's

 

[10random]

No, there are 3 modes for steering on 2012's

And you can select sport mode with full stability still on. In the 2011 models you can have standard or sport(but only when enabled via SC being in sport mode).

 

[AmnDucky]

is the 12 steering stiffer than the 11? if so i wonder if you could just simply update the steering to an 12

It's adjustable. There is nothing to upgrade to. The steering rack, computer, user controls, dash, etc are all identical. The dealer would just need to plug their computer in and reflash the cars computer. Assuming they have access to the program.

 

[kevinp]

It's adjustable. There is nothing to upgrade to. The steering rack, computer, user controls, dash, etc are all identical. The dealer would just need to plug their computer in and reflash the cars computer. Assuming they have access to the program.

The 2011 GT500s had a recall for something glitching in the electric power steering so the dealer can access the module and update it. But whether or not Ford will let them do it I dont know.

 

[ViciousJay]

i take it we would need to reflash back to stock

 

[AmnDucky]

i take it we would need to reflash back to stock

I think (don't quote me on this) that it's not the ECU that controls the steering, it's a separate computer. I would tune back to stock to be safe though, whether or not I'm right.

 

[kevinp]

The EPAS control module is in the rack itself.

 

[ViciousJay]

I think (don't quote me on this) that it's not the ECU that controls the steering, it's a separate computer. I would tune back to stock to be safe though, whether or not I'm right.

totally agree

 

[JL-KA]

The 2011 GT500s had a recall for something glitching in the electric power steering so the dealer can access the module and update it. But whether or not Ford will let them do it I dont know.

If they can do it, screw what Ford says. Just voids the steering related warranty and a lot of that is wear items anyways.

 

[AmnDucky]

If they can do it, screw what Ford says. Just voids the steering related warranty and a lot of that is wear items anyways.

Why would it void the warranty? Ford parts, Ford programming, Ford installed. I don't see a problem.

 

[kevinp]

If they can do it, screw what Ford says. Just voids the steering related warranty and a lot of that is wear items anyways.

Has nothing to do with warranty, most dealers wont mess with any steering or ABS code unless its authorized for liability reasons. But if you know a Ford tech ask him, most likely the 2011-2012 EPAS unit is the same part number and when they install it it gets programmed. If thats the case they should be able to program a 2011 to the 2012 code, if its a different part number then maybe not.