Steering Shaft Torque Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The steering torque sensor is mounted in the reduction gearset and is used by the PSCM to determine how much force is being used to turn the steering wheel and in which direction the steering wheel is being turned. This is accomplished using the electromagnetic induction between the sensor stator and the sensor rotor.