How do I tell if my 93 taurus GL have the vaps system, variable assist power steering???Can I fix it ?thanks for the reply
May 16, 2006 at 5:03 PM
1993 Ford Taurus VAPS Steering
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The answer is no but go to google and type in Ford variable assist power steering. there are many good articles
May 17, 2006 at 5:45 AM
If the vaps fails, your steering will become very light, no road feel thru the wheel, in fact at highway speeds, you'll be on your toes to keep it from twitching around, Look at your steering rack, there will be an actuator assembly with an electrical connector and a pressure switch,, also under the dash to the right of the steering column will be the vap module,, the system will have to be diagnosed by someone familiar with this system.. it's a good idea, but failures are common..
May 19, 2006 at 11:32 AM
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Identify VAPS by an actuator with an electrical connector and pressure switch on the steering rack, plus the VAP module under the dash to the right of the steering column. Very light steering with little road feel and twitchiness at highway speed indicates failure. Have the system diagnosed by a technician familiar with Ford VAPS; failures are common and it is not a simple DIY repair.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1993 Ford Taurus GL asked how to tell whether it has variable assist power steering and whether it can be fixed. One reply said it is not a simple fix and suggested reading articles on Ford variable assist power steering. Another described failure symptoms—very light steering, little road feel, and twitchiness at highway speed—and said to look for the rack actuator and the module under the dash, then have someone familiar with the system diagnose it because failures are common.