Steering System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The steering system consists of the following components:
- Power steering pump
- Steering gear
- Power steering lines
- Fluid reservoir
- Fluid cooler
- Steering linkage
- Steering wheel
- Steering column
- Steering column shaft
- Steering column switches
The power steering system transfers driver inputs at the steering wheel to the front wheels of the vehicle. The steering column, hydraulic system and linkages that transfer these driver inputs make up the steering system. Gearing and hydraulic assist are used to significantly reduce steering efforts.
For information on the power steering pump, steering gear, power steering lines, fluid reservoir and fluid cooler, refer to POWER STEERING .
For information on the steering linkage, refer to STEERING LINKAGE .
For information on the steering wheel and steering column, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
For information on the steering column switches, refer to STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES .