Steering Wheel Counterweight

[ARAMP1]

I was swapping steering wheels and wondering if the counterweight is really needed.

I wouldn't mind more road feel...I might just leave it off and see how it drives.

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[John S]

I've wondered the same thing and, knowing how cheap Ford is, why would they spend the extra money and labor for an add-on piece that's rubber isolated? These cars have adjustable electric power steering so I don't see how adding weight would be necessary for proper "feel" so, maybe there is an NVH reason behind the rubber isolated mass so close to the center?

 

[Sparky1337]

It’s a bit of a stretch, but right up to job 1 production they were chasing vibrations in the steering wheel. Could be related.

 

[sk47]

It’s a bit of a stretch, but right up to job 1 production they were chasing vibrations in the steering wheel. Could be related.

Hello; I looked at this tread as i did not know what such a counter weight might be. I have to agree with your take on vibrations.

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