2012 Steering rack needs replacing…Ford says part is obsolete

[Five-O Donut Hole]

Both boots are starting to leak and the steering rack needs to be replace. Ford is unable to find a steering rack anywhere in stock as they no longer make the part.…STG450. I’ve checked Tasca, Rock Auto etc and none has it in stock and there is no time frame when the will have it.

Has any OG with a Gen 1 gone an aftermarket route that works and has not caused any issue. My understanding is the SVT steering rack is hydraulic where a standard F150 uses an electronic version.

Basically the truck is sitting dead on the Ford lot.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

there are companies that will rebuild the steering rack for around $150. from what i understand, its bushings and seals. unless someone else has more knowledge about it. i was looking to get mine rebuilt, however my blown motor takes priority at the moment

 

[tltoronto]

This is a common issue with the older trucks, They do indeed use a discontinued rack. Just get it rebuilt as it will be significantly cheaper. The hoses changed on the newer rack, as did the hose interface to the pump. So, saying that, if you are pulling the rack, get the pump rebuilt too.

 

[WNCHSTR96]

This is a common issue with the older trucks, They do indeed use a discontinued rack. Just get it rebuilt as it will be significantly cheaper. The hoses changed on the newer rack, as did the hose interface to the pump. So, saying that, if you are pulling the rack, get the pump rebuilt too.

Do you know of any places that rebuild them? I’m expecting mine to fail any day now and didn’t know that it was discontinued. FYI mine started acting up around the 60-70k range and now I’m at 231k. Talk about milking it.

 

[Irregular F150]

This part?

Idk what wheels base you have, but i think at that price id find someone to rebuild it lol

 

[CoronaRaptor]

This part?

Idk what wheels base you have, but i think at that price id find someone to rebuild it lol

That's actually cheap for a rack, they used to be double that price. I'd buy that and not waste time rebuilding as these racks come with new tie rods as well, well, they used to.

 

[Irregular F150]

That's actually cheap for a rack, they used to be double that price. I'd buy that and not waste time rebuilding as these racks come with new tie rods as well, well, they used to.

Oh, good to know.

 

[Five-O Donut Hole]

Ford eventually found one for my 2012 but I’m not sure if it was OEM or an aftermarket one. I just told them to get the damn thing fixed.

 

[Jakenbake]

Last I saw Foutz was working on something. Have not checked in a while

 

[EricM]

We will be buying rebuilt racks going forward. Same for all Fords with hyd racks. Can't buy new Ford alternators once you get a few years down the road either.