Will an 04+ steering wheel fit on an 03 column?
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Awesome! I'll be headed to the JY Friday afternoon then! Several nice 04+ leather wheels for $10 each, plus $40 for matching airbag!
Last edited by Fordzilla80; 08-12-2016 at 09:08 PM.
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Yea, $40 for the airbag that is currently under recall because the humidity in the southern state you live in messes with the chemical used to inflate the airbag, causing the inflator to explode, which in turn ruptures the airbag and sends shrapnel towards you in a crash.
I'd probably re-think that idea.
I'd probably re-think that idea.
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Yea, $40 for the airbag that is currently under recall because the humidity in the southern state you live in messes with the chemical used to inflate the airbag, causing the inflator to explode, which in turn ruptures the airbag and sends shrapnel towards you in a crash.
I'd probably re-think that idea.
I'd probably re-think that idea.
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I don't know if it will or not. I'm fairly sure they used to interchange at one point or another.
Here. https://owner.ford.com/tools/account...r-recalls.html
If your wheel was pulled from an 07 you're fine. If it's 04 to 06 then I'd see about getting a different airbag.
Here. https://owner.ford.com/tools/account...r-recalls.html
If your wheel was pulled from an 07 you're fine. If it's 04 to 06 then I'd see about getting a different airbag.
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I don't know if it will or not. I'm fairly sure they used to interchange at one point or another.
Here. https://owner.ford.com/tools/account...r-recalls.html
If your wheel was pulled from an 07 you're fine. If it's 04 to 06 then I'd see about getting a different airbag.
Here. https://owner.ford.com/tools/account...r-recalls.html
If your wheel was pulled from an 07 you're fine. If it's 04 to 06 then I'd see about getting a different airbag.
Is there any way to tell if it's a non-faulty airbag? Like does it have a certain number on the back of it? Just curious?
Thanks
EDIT: The Explorer and Expedition aren't on that recall list you linked me? I know Rangers and Explorers are practically the same vehicles, but it only says 04-06 Rangers? It doesn't mention Explorers at all. I'm thinking I'll go swap the airbag for the one in the 07. It's not as clean looking, but maybe it'll be the updated one?
Last edited by MirageBeMe; 08-13-2016 at 04:16 AM. Reason: Add something about the recalls
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It's not just your state that is having the issue. Every state with high humidity is having the issue.
The 02+ Explorers have a completely different airbag and steering wheel than Rangers. Same goes for the Expedition. So whatever you got may not even fit your Ranger. Research should probably be your next step right now, because I don't think you even know what you're looking for.
The 02+ Explorers have a completely different airbag and steering wheel than Rangers. Same goes for the Expedition. So whatever you got may not even fit your Ranger. Research should probably be your next step right now, because I don't think you even know what you're looking for.
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If you got the newer style Expo wheel and airbag, try it out, I was curious of the swap.
04 to 06 Ranger airbags have a recall currently and the fix is only temporary (same inflator but newer)
The 07+ wheels will not work as the airbags are dual stage and your trick is a single stage setup. They can be modded to fit a 04 to 06 airbag but you run into the same problem as earlier.
I can not find any info about the 150s or Expedition wheels, so if you try it keep us updated.
Do not hold me responsible for if it does not work, but I would think if any other vehicle wheel and airbag wpuld wprk it wpuld be the 02 tp 04? Ranger expos but I can't find any documented attempts at this.
04 to 06 Ranger airbags have a recall currently and the fix is only temporary (same inflator but newer)
The 07+ wheels will not work as the airbags are dual stage and your trick is a single stage setup. They can be modded to fit a 04 to 06 airbag but you run into the same problem as earlier.
I can not find any info about the 150s or Expedition wheels, so if you try it keep us updated.
Do not hold me responsible for if it does not work, but I would think if any other vehicle wheel and airbag wpuld wprk it wpuld be the 02 tp 04? Ranger expos but I can't find any documented attempts at this.
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