Steering Column: Description
NOTE:
Unless otherwise specified, references to "F" Series include "F" Series Super Duty.
Steering shafts are designed to collapse upon impact. Steering column consists of an outer tube, internal shift tube and steering shaft. If column collapses due to impact, column and support bracket must be replaced.
On Bronco and "F" Series, steering gear lower shaft is attached to steering gear with a slip-joint coupling shaft. On "E" Series, the steering shaft is attached directly to steering gear.