How to Service and Repair the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Ford Escape?

The first step to perform rack and pinion servicing or repairs should start by removing front wheels with their tires, next turning off the ignition key followed by removing it completely. The Clock Spring is at risk for damage if the steering wheel spins during intermediate shaft detachment. Rotate the shaft only if necessary because Clock Spring removal and centering become mandatory when the shaft has moved. You should start by removing the steering column coupling-to-rack and pinion bolt followed by coupler disconnection from the rack and pinion before installing a new bolt and tightening it to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). After entering the engine compartment, loosen the two bolts that hold the rack and pinion. Additionally, remove all pin-type retainers that may be present and the rack and pinion shield. New nuts should replace the discarded inner tie-rod end nuts, which require tightening to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft). A Ball Joint Separator will separate tie-rod ends from wheel knuckles through a non-hammer method to prevent wheel knuckle damage. When servicing All-Wheel Drive vehicles except Hybrid models (even though the subject refers to the Hybrid model group), you must remove and reinstall the rear transaxle insulator through bolt starting at 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). The repair process requires Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles with a 2.5L automatic transaxle to remove the transmission damper along with its 3 bolts as well as tighten new bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Discard the old rack and pinion bolts while you should install new ones at 125 Nm (92 lb-ft). When working on AWD vehicles besides Hybrids, you should grip the driveshaft by hand before applying a gentle downward force to free up space for rack and pinion removal. This allows you to rotate the rack and pinion clockwise by 90 degrees for left-hand side extraction. To finish this process, first follow the installation process backward, then check and adjust the front end alignment as required.

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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: HV6Z-3504-FF
$1153.61 MSRP: $1850.84
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Gear Assembly
- Replaces: CV6Z-3504-EE, CV6Z-3504-AGE, CV6Z-3504-KE, CV6Z-3504-ZKP, CV6Z-3504-ZLJ, CV6Z-3504-K, STE-326, STE-98, STE-282, STE-245, HV6Z-3504-FE, STE-175, STE-327, STE-176, CV6Z-3504-AFE, CV6Z-3504-VE, CV6Z-3504-AE, CV6Z-3504-ZJJ, STE-776, STE-62, CV6Z-3504-WE, STE-369, HV6Z-3504-CD, STE-239, STE-189, STE-556, CV6Z-3504-J
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Escape | S, SE, SEL, Titanium | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Ford Escape Gear Assembly Part Number: LX6Z-3504-CA
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- Other Name: Gear - Rack And Pinion Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Steering Rack; Rack
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | Active, Base, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, S, SE, SE Hybrid, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Gear Assembly Part Number: LX6Z-3504-BA
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- Other Name: Gear - Rack And Pinion Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Steering Rack; Rack
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | Active, Base, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, S, SE, SE Plug-In Hybrid, SE Sport Hybrid, SEL, SEL Hybrid, SEL Plug-In Hybrid, ST-Line, ST-Line Elite, ST-Line Elite Hybrid, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Select Hybrid, Titanium, Titanium Hybrid, Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: AL8Z-3504-BRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: STG-274, 8L8Z-3504-C, AL8Z-3504-BE, 8L8Z-3504-A, AL8Z-3504-AB, STG-354, STE-17, STE-8
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, Limited Hybrid, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: 8L8Z-3504-C
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Rack & Pinion; Gear Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Replaced by: AL8Z-3504-BRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: 7L8Z-3504-DRM
$347.35 MSRP: $586.04
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 7L8Z-3504-D, 6L8Z-3504-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Ford Escape | Hybrid, Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Gear Assembly Part Number: 7L8Z-3504-CRM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: 7L8Z-3504-C, 6L8Z-3504-A, STG-257
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT, XLT No Boundaries, XLT Sport | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: 3L8Z-3504-DARM
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- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Replaces: YL8Z-3504-KBRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: AM6Z-3504-BRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Manufacturer Note: Remanufactured
- Replaces: AM6Z-3504-AC, AM6Z-3504-AB, 8M6Z-3504-A, STE-9, STG-275, STE-16
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Escape | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: 6M6Z-3504-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assembly - Steering; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly
- Replaces: 5M6Z-3504-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | Hybrid | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Escape Steering Gear Part Number: 3L8Z-3504-CARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Gear Assembly - Steering; Rack and Pinion Assembly; Steering Gearbox; Gear Assembly - Steering
- Replaces: YL8Z-3504-JBRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2004 Ford Escape | Limited, XLS, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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The Rack And Pinion in Ford Escape cars is a very vital part which converts the circular movement of the steering wheels into the lateral movement of the car wheels. This is called the rack and pinion mechanism which is a pinion that is attached to the steering column, a rack which is housed in a metal tube and then connects to the wheels by means of tie-rods. Most contemporary Ford Escapes employ power Rack And Pinions acting through power-assisted rack and pinion systems which operational ease through hydraulic or electrical methods. Formerly, a great number of manual racks was used, but nowadays, these are not popular because of the advantages connected with the use of power assistance. The design usually employs straight gears because they are more efficient compared to others and they operate at lower temperatures; but it employs helical gears with some disadvantages such as increased wear of the teeth. Problems that might be associated with the Steering Rack are the leaks, wear and tear of the gears and spoilage of seals which cause stiff or loose feeling in the steering wheel. Its importance to maintain this pivotal steering part calls for strong recommendations for frequent maintenance.

Ford Escape Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Ford Escape?
A:
The first step to perform rack and pinion servicing or repairs should start by removing front wheels with their tires, next turning off the ignition key followed by removing it completely. The Clock Spring is at risk for damage if the Steering Wheel spins during intermediate shaft detachment. Rotate the shaft only if necessary because Clock Spring removal and centering become mandatory when the shaft has moved. You should start by removing the steering column coupling-to-rack and pinion bolt followed by coupler disconnection from the rack and pinion before installing a new bolt and tightening it to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). After entering the engine compartment, loosen the two bolts that hold the rack and pinion. Additionally, remove all pin-type retainers that may be present and the rack and pinion shield. New nuts should replace the discarded inner tie-rod end nuts, which require tightening to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft). A Ball Joint Separator will separate tie-rod ends from wheel knuckles through a non-hammer method to prevent wheel knuckle damage. When servicing All-Wheel Drive vehicles except Hybrid models (even though the subject refers to the Hybrid model group), you must remove and reinstall the rear transaxle insulator through bolt starting at 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). The repair process requires Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles with a 2.5L automatic transaxle to remove the transmission damper along with its 3 bolts as well as tighten new bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). Discard the old rack and pinion bolts while you should install new ones at 125 Nm (92 lb-ft). When working on AWD vehicles besides Hybrids, you should grip the driveshaft by hand before applying a gentle downward force to free up space for rack and pinion removal. This allows you to rotate the rack and pinion clockwise by 90 degrees for left-hand side extraction. To finish this process, first follow the installation process backward, then check and adjust the front end alignment as required.