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Steering Gear (Cardone) for 1997-2004 Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury NEW

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with Power Steering Gear For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system In-Line Filter available
Remanufactured Steering Gear
The steering gear box is the heart of the vehicle’s steering system. It guides the wheels’ movement in conjunction with the direction that the steering wheel is rotated, helping achieve ideal steering response for more efficient driving. CARDONE Remanufactured Steering Gear Boxes are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. E ach unit features 100% new O-rings and lip seals to ensure leak-free, long-lasting performance. Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to eliminate premature seal wear and extend gear life. All units are 100% hydraulically tested to ensure perfect fit and function.
Brand: Cardone
Condition: New
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Specifications & Info


Attribute Value
Contains Electronic Components No
Does It Require SDS No
FAA A1 Hoses Should Be Replaced If They Appear Brittle Or If There Are Any Kinks Or Leaks.
FAA A2 The Difference Is The Orientation Of The Teeth On The Pitman Shaft And Power Piston. Variable Teeth Will Have A Faster Ratio Than Non-variable Teeth.
FAA A3 In A Standard Rotation Gear Box, The Input And Pitman Shaft Rotate In The Same Direction. The Shafts Turn In Opposite Directions On A Reverse Rotation Gear Box.
FAA A4 Not Recommended. The Preload Is Adjusted At The Time Of Assembly. If Excessive Play Is Present, It’s Due To Wear Of Internal Components. If Adjustment Is Attempted, It Could Lead To Binding.
FAQ Q1 Should The Power Steering Hoses Be Replaced?
FAQ Q2 What Is The Difference Between A Fast Ratio And A Slow Ratio Gear Box?
FAQ Q3 How Can I Tell If My Gear Box Is A Standard Or Reverse Rotation?
FAQ Q4 Can I Adjust My Original Gear Box If It Has A Lot Of Play?
Hose Port Type O-ring
Input Shaft Diameter 0.812, 20.6248
Input Shaft Spline Quantity 26
Is Item A Chemical No
Is Or Contains A Battery No
Is Or Contains A Bulb No
Is Prop Sixty Five Affected No
Is The Item CARB Affected No
Mounting Hardware Included No
Output Shaft Diameter 1.31, 33.32
Output Shaft Spline Quantity 32
Output Shaft Thread Diameter 0.864, 21.95
Power Assisted Yes
Pressure Port Thread Diameter 0.486, 12.34
Pressure Port Thread Size 1/2-20
Product Condition Remanufactured
Return Port Thread Diameter 0.618, 15.7
Return Port Thread Size 5/8-18
Splined Input Shaft Yes
Total Turns Lock To Lock 3.25
Type Power

Vehicle Fitment Guide

This part fits the following vehicles:

Ford 5 models (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Crown Victoria 1997-2002 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Base Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L CNG RWD Automatic
LWB Sedan 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
LWB Sedan 2002 V8 4.6L CNG RWD Automatic
LX Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
LX Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L CNG RWD Automatic
Police Interceptor Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Police Interceptor Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L CNG RWD Automatic
S Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
S Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L CNG RWD Automatic
Expedition 1997-1998 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Eddie Bauer SUV 1997 - 1998 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic
Eddie Bauer SUV 1997 - 1998 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
XLT SUV 1997 - 1998 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic
XLT SUV 1997 - 1998 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
XLT Plus SUV 1997 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
XLT Plus SUV 1997 V8 5.4L RWD Automatic
F-150 2003 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Harley-Davidson Edition Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L Supercharged RWD Automatic
King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic
King Ranch Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic
Lariat Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic
Lightning Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L Supercharged RWD Automatic
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Crew Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2003 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
F-150 Heritage 2004 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
SVT Lightning Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L Supercharged RWD Automatic
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XL Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Extended Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V6 4.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 4.6L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L BI-FUEL RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLT Standard Cab Pickup 2004 V8 5.4L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Grand Marquis 1997-2001 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Sedan 1997 - 2001 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Diamond Edition Sedan 2001 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Equipado Sedan 1997 - 2001 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Lincoln 3 models (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Blackwood 2002-2003 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Crew Cab Pickup 2002 - 2003 V8 5.4L RWD Automatic
Navigator 1998 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base SUV 1998 V8 5.4L RWD/4WD Automatic
Town Car 1997-2002 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Limousine 1997 - 1999 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Cartier Limousine 2000 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Cartier Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Cartier L Sedan 2001 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Executive Limousine 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Executive Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Executive L Sedan 2001 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Signature Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Touring Edition Sedan 1997 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
Mercury 1 model (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Grand Marquis 1997-2002 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
GS Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
LS Sedan 1997 - 2002 V8 4.6L RWD Automatic
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Lifetime Warranty

This part comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Warranty begins on the original purchase date.

Warranty does NOT cover:

  • Shipping costs or labor expenses.
  • Installation errors.
  • Parts used for racing.
  • Commercial vehicle parts.

Returns (120 Days)

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  • 120-Day Returns - Return any part within 120 days from date of receipt.
  • Must obtain RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number before returning.
  • Parts must be in original condition, uninstalled, unaltered, and in original packaging.
  • Important: Electrical parts are not returnable if unsealed.
  • Please inspect parts upon arrival and notify us within 5 days of receiving incorrect or damaged parts.
  • Refunds processed after warehouse receives return and credited to original payment method.
The steering gear box is the heart of the vehicle’s steering system. It guides the wheels’ movement in conjunction with the direction that the steering wheel is rotated, helping achieve ideal steering response for more efficient driving. CARDONE Remanufactured Steering Gear Boxes are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. E ach unit features 100% new O-rings and lip seals to ensure leak-free, long-lasting performance. Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to eliminate premature seal wear and extend gear life. All units are 100% hydraulically tested to ensure perfect fit and function.

Interchange Parts

Brand Part Number
Lincoln 2C6Z3504AA
Lincoln 2C6Z3504AARM
Lincoln F7AZ3504ECRM
Lincoln F7TZ3504AARM
Lincoln XW7Z3504AARM
Mercury F7AZ3504EA
Mercury F7AZ3504ECRM
Mercury F7AZ3504FA
Mercury F7AZ3504FCRM
Mercury F7AZ3504FDRM
Mercury F7TZ3504AA
Mercury XW7Z3504AARM
Mercury XW7Z3504ABRM

Fits Years: 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Fits Models: Blackwood, Crown Victoria, Expedition, F-150, F-150 Heritage, Grand Marquis, Navigator, Town Car

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