How to Service and Repair the Steering Shaft on Ford Explorer Sport?

The steps for repairing or servicing the steering column shaft require locking the steering column or securing its lower end to prevent shaft rotation that might hurt the air bag sliding contact. Dispose both the upper intermediate shaft to steering column shaft bolt and the upper intermediate shaft to lower steering column shaft bolt because these components should not be reused during installation, you must install new bolts. Use a new pinch bolt to tighten the lower shaft after removing its bolt connecting it to the midpoint of the lower intermediate shaft and then collapsing the shaft for disposal. The upper intermediate shaft should be extracted from inside the vehicle after removing the bolt that attaches this shaft to the steering column assembly and discarding this bolt. Reinstatement of the suspension system follows the opposite steps used during removal.

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Ford Explorer Sport Upper Shaft Part Number: F7DZ-7361-A
$44.32 MSRP: $54.82
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- Other Name: Plunger - Gear Change Shaft Lock; Steering Shaft; Shift Lever Shaft; Shift Tube Shaft; Plunger; Shaft
- Replaces: F7DZ-7R264-AA, FODZ-7R264-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Steering Column, Upper Part Number: F2UZ-3524-A
$180.58 MSRP: $278.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Steering; Steering Shaft, Upper; Steering Shaft; Shaft Assembly; Upper Shaft; Shaft; Mainshaft
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft, Upper Part Number: F5TZ-3524-A
$125.09 MSRP: $192.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft; Steering Shaft, Upper; Shaft Assembly; Upper Shaft
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Lower Coupling Part Number: 8L5Z-3B676-B
$264.46 MSRP: $388.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly; Steering Shaft Universal Joint; Lower Shaft & Joint Assembly; Lower Shaft & Joint; Coupling; Steering Shaft
- Replaces: 7L5Z-3B676-A, 8L5Z-3B676-A, 6L5Z-3B676-A, 4L5Z-3B676-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Upper Shaft Part Number: F88Z-3524-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Steering; Steering Shaft, Upper; Steering Shaft; Mainshaft
- Position: Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft, Center Part Number: 7L5Z-3E751-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly - Steering; Steering Shaft, Center, Lower; Intermediate Shaft; Intermed Shaft; Mainshaft
- Position: Center
- Replaces: 6L5Z-3E751-AA, XL5Z-3E751-AA, 2L5Z-3E751-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport | Base, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft

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The Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft is a component that renders an increased reliability and performance of the Ford Explorer Sport series, which is one of the successful lines of sport utility vehicles launched since 1991. This Steering Shaft translates the motion of the steering wheel to the wheels with accurate fluidity, thus making the needed maneuvers in regular and off road driving possible. As a component applicable to different generations of Explorer Sport, the Steering Shaft is developed to fit every generation with the specific necessities in order to help the driver have the optimal efficiency and safety experience. This Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft is designed and made from high quality materials to serve its purpose consequently in different challenging roads hence making the steering shaft to stand out in the market. Here, for the Steering Shaft it has been determined that constant check-up and replacements are necessary since signs such as hard steering or strange noises are some of the no-go zone when it comes to road safety. Some of the popular aspects of Ford Explorer Sport include the specific body decorations together with the efficiency of Steering Shaft in enhancing the explorer's reputation. The Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft is a part of the power steering system which requires to steer the car while driving The material used for manufacturing this part is heavy and it plays an important role in the dynamics of the Ford Explorer Sport Making this part is the essential and important requirement for the car The use of this part also adds the strength and reliability to the car hence, it is the must have component for the Ford Explorer Sport owner.

Ford Explorer Sport Steering Shaft Parts and Q&A

Steering Shaft, Upper
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Q: How to Service and Repair the Steering Shaft on Ford Explorer Sport?
A:
The steps for repairing or servicing the steering column shaft require locking the steering column or securing its lower end to prevent shaft rotation that might hurt the air bag sliding contact. Dispose both the upper intermediate shaft to steering column shaft bolt and the upper intermediate shaft to lower steering column shaft bolt because these components should not be reused during installation, you must install new bolts. Use a new pinch bolt to tighten the lower shaft after removing its bolt connecting it to the midpoint of the lower intermediate shaft and then collapsing the shaft for disposal. The upper intermediate shaft should be extracted from inside the vehicle after removing the bolt that attaches this shaft to the steering column assembly and discarding this bolt. Reinstatement of the suspension system follows the opposite steps used during removal.