Ok, this is another one for all the electrical & tecnichal gurus out there, is there any interchangeability of clock springs from one model to another, i.e., aerostar, or something else to the Ranger? Ihave a '95 stepside 4X4, and the clockspring is wasted and cannot find a listing for a replacement anywhere.
Sorry for the long post, hope someonr can help. TIA, Jim

 

What's a clock spring?

 

Its the gizmo behind the steering wheel that gets the electrical power to the horn button, etc. Jim

 

Is there anybody out there?

 

Check with a Ford dealer for the correct clockspring. There are probably 2 different models for your year Ranger, w/cruise or w/o. The clockspring from the same year Explorer with the same options is probably the same but I can't guarantee it.

 

Bob's the closest thing to a clockspring expert we have since he's actually messed with them and changed them out. I really don't know anything about them other than what he's told me, lol.

 

Ok gentlemen, thank you very much. This is really all I need to put this rig on the road.
Once again, thanks for the help, will start tge search Monday. Jim

 

You may have to try a salvage yard if you can't find the "clock spring".

Is that what Ford really calls the spring contact for the slip ring in the steering wheel?

 

Yes that's what it's called, and basically, it's just a long (approx 3 ft.) multi-strand very flexible flat ribbon wire, that is easily broken if the steering wheel is turned too far i.e. without the steering gear attached. I bought this thing as a wreck, and am slowly getting her road worthy.