{"product_id":"ste-138-genuine-ford-steering-gear-asy-for-explorer-3-5l-v6","title":"STE-138 Genuine Ford Steering Gear Asy For Explorer 3.5L V6","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eThe STE-138 is a genuine Ford steering gear assembly intended for 2013–2015 Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. It transfers steering input through the internal rack mechanism, allowing controlled front wheel movement while preserving factory steering ratio and assist operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 8.27338%; text-align: center; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 35.2518%; text-align: center; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 33.6331%; text-align: center; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 22.1223%; text-align: center; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8.27338%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2518%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6331%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2.0L L4 Gas, 3.5L V6 Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1223%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBase, Limited, XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8.27338%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2518%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6331%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2.0L L4 Gas, 3.5L V6 Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1223%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBase, Limited, XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8.27338%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2518%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFord Police Interceptor Utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6331%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e3.7L V6 Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1223%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8.27338%; height: 14.6px;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2518%; height: 14.6px;\"\u003eFord Explorer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6331%; height: 14.6px;\"\u003e2.0L L4 Gas, 3.5L V6 Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1223%; height: 14.6px;\"\u003eBase, Limited, XLT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 8.27338%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.2518%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFord Police Interceptor Utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.6331%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e3.7L V6 Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.1223%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeneral Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; 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After installation, complete a proper front-end alignment and any required steering calibration procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2430\" data-start=\"2310\"\u003eAlways verify part number, engine configuration, and steering system type before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48293479219427,"sku":"STE-138","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5122\/4547\/files\/s-l1600_74e7eae9-277e-4087-a65e-05853a75b34d.webp?v=1771491896","url":"https:\/\/unitautoparts.com\/products\/ste-138-genuine-ford-steering-gear-asy-for-explorer-3-5l-v6","provider":"Unit Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}