Description & Operation: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2002 Ford Excursion, and 2002 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The clockspring is a contact and wire assembly used to transfer electrical signals from steering column wiring harness to driver-side air bag module.