Stiff steering in cold weather

[Johnny 5]

Got in my ranger raptor this morning and it was 2° below 0. I thought my power steering was gone I could not steer it very good at all. Then I changed it from sport to normal, and I could steer a little bit better. Then, as it warmed up it all got better. Anyone having and notice the same issue?

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[Ploppy]

Same, I think this is a normal thing

 

[Deleted member 8167]

While we have electric power steering, the rack is still full of power steering fluid. Changing the steering modes changes the assistance you get from the electric pump. But you’re still pushing peanut butter through the lines when it’s that cold. A few turns should add heat to the system and things start flowing again. This Minnesotan votes for “totally normal.”

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Got in my ranger raptor this morning and it was 2° below 0. I thought my power steering was gone I could not steer it very good at all. Then I changed it from sport to normal, and I could steer a little bit better. Then, as it warmed up it all got better. Anyone having and notice the same issue?

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[Bonder]

I have not noticed that with my non-raptor. Driven at -22F and didn't notice anything out of the ordinary.

 

[Jason B]

While we have electric power steering, the rack is still full of power steering fluid. Changing the steering modes changes the assistance you get from the electric pump. But you’re still pushing peanut butter through the lines when it’s that cold. A few turns should add heat to the system and things start flowing again. This Minnesotan votes for “totally normal.”

I don't think that's how it works. IIRC, it's pure electric, no pump, no fluid.

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