Power steering cutting off

[x5mannn]

Power steering cutting off in my new F15
It happens in any mode, comfort, eco pro, sport sport plus
While i am driving if i am making small movements like a slightly twisty road, feel that the power assist disappears for a few seconds then comes back
This is on smooth macadam no groove not rutted roads
It also happens when going slowly around a continuous curve, the steering assist suddenly disappears (the wheel gets much stiffer)
It seems worse when it's hot outside
I also smell a burning electric smell
Anyone experienced this?

[Live4USMC]

Originally Posted by x5mannn

Power steering cutting off in my new F15
It happens in any mode, comfort, eco pro, sport sport plus
While i am driving if i am making small movements like a slightly twisty road, feel that the power assist disappears for a few seconds then comes back
This is on smooth macadam no groove not rutted roads
It also happens when going slowly around a continuous curve, the steering assist suddenly disappears (the wheel gets much stiffer)
It seems worse when it's hot outside
I also smell a burning electric smell
Anyone experienced this?

I’ve never experienced this ... sounds to me like a failing electric power steering pump. Is your car under warranty or cpo? What year and engine?

[P1]

Just take it to the dealership.

[x5mannn]

Originally Posted by Live4USMC

I’ve never experienced this ... sounds to me like a failing electric power steering pump. Is your car under warranty or cpo? What year and engine?

Originally Posted by Live4USMC

I've never experienced this ... sounds to me like a failing electric power steering pump. Is your car under warranty or cpo? What year and engine?

Brand new under warranty
Im so sick of this i had the exact problem on a GM truck i had. This cannot be happening

[CatalinP]

Originally Posted by Live4USMC

failing electric power steering pump

There is no pump, it's just an electric motor.

[CatalinP]

Originally Posted by x5mannn

Brand new under warranty
Im so sick of this i had the exact problem on a GM truck i had. This cannot be happening

Maybe there is something wrong with the roads you drive on...

[P1]

Originally Posted by x5mannn

Brand new under warranty
Im so sick of this i had the exact problem on a GM truck i had. This cannot be happening

I had a Dodge truck and the power steering pump went out as well. I could only turn the wheel one way, luckily it happened when I was driving slowly. But it doesn't sound like that's what is happening in your case.

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by x5mannn

Power steering cutting off in my new F15
It happens in any mode, comfort, eco pro, sport sport plus
While i am driving if i am making small movements like a slightly twisty road, feel that the power assist disappears for a few seconds then comes back
This is on smooth macadam no groove not rutted roads
It also happens when going slowly around a continuous curve, the steering assist suddenly disappears (the wheel gets much stiffer)
It seems worse when it's hot outside
I also smell a burning electric smell
Anyone experienced this?

I had power steering cutting off and on when I had almost discharged battery. I swapped battery and it fixed that. However, I had 100% discharged battery (after car was sitting long time on a lot). In your case if battery is good, then it could be wiring/contact issue if you smell burning smell.
In any case if it’s brand new take it to the dealer - it beats us looking into magic mirror ball and diagnosing it over internet

[Maverik259]

Bet someone took the power steering from your GM and put it in your X5!

Jk

Or am I?!

[DuSh]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Bet someone took the power steering from your GM and put it in your X5!

Jk

Or am I?!

[Localbrew]

Originally Posted by DuSh

I had power steering cutting off and on when I had almost discharged battery. I swapped battery and it fixed that. However, I had 100% discharged battery (after car was sitting long time on a lot). In your case if battery is good, then it could be wiring/contact issue if you smell burning smell.
In any case if it’s brand new take it to the dealer - it beats us looking into magic mirror ball and diagnosing it over internet

dush is right, just take it to them and have them diagnose it. It's possible it has thrown a code if there is something wrong.

[x5mannn]

Originally Posted by Localbrew

dush is right, just take it to them and have them diagnose it. It's possible it has thrown a code if there is something wrong.

Originally Posted by Localbrew

dush is right, just take it to them and have them diagnose it. It's possible it has thrown a code if there is something wrong.

I heard from dealer " operating as designed "

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by x5mannn

I heard from dealer " operating as designed "

Well you brought it to their attention, god forbid anything happens, they will be at fault.
I don't think I would let it go that easy. I would push them. You can't enjoy something if you aren't comfortable with it. Don't let them push you around.