Heavy Steering
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Heavy Steering
I thought I would get used to this but it is still annoying. Picked up my new MY25 on 9/30. From day 1 turning the steering wheel rack to rack has just felt heavy. If I didn’t have anything to compare it against I would think it normal. But, our MY22 feels much lighter compared to the new one and I find no way to adjust it. Both my BMW and Mustang GT’s were adjustable to a “Comfort” mode.
Last edited by lgb0250; Nov 10, 2025 at 08:48 AM.
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No matter WHAT type of steering you have, you should always 'roll' or creep the car when turning.
That not only reduces effort, but also reduces stress and wear on the system: tie rod ends, bushings, ball joints, and on today's Electric-assisted systems, your battery!
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PS: Have you checked the air in the tires? IMPORTANT with colder ambient temps on the way! A few pounds extra provides better steering response and MPG.
We run ~36 PSI, recommended on our 500h was 33PSI.
That not only reduces effort, but also reduces stress and wear on the system: tie rod ends, bushings, ball joints, and on today's Electric-assisted systems, your battery!
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PS: Have you checked the air in the tires? IMPORTANT with colder ambient temps on the way! A few pounds extra provides better steering response and MPG.
We run ~36 PSI, recommended on our 500h was 33PSI.
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