{"product_id":"ste-294-genuine-ford-steering-gear-asy-for-explorer-3-5l-v6","title":"STE-294 Genuine Ford Steering Gear Asy For Explorer 3.5L V6","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eThe STE-294 is a genuine Ford steering gear assembly produced for 2013–2015 Explorer and Police Interceptor Utility models. It converts steering wheel rotation into controlled rack movement using the factory hydraulic assist system, keeping front wheel alignment and steering response within original specifications.\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%; 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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, perform a full wheel alignment and complete any necessary steering system calibration procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2430\"\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":48293563826403,"sku":"STE-294","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-294-genuine-ford-steering-gear-asy-for-explorer-3-5l-v6","provider":"Unit Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}