cleaning steering wheel

[JoshLEO137]

I just bought a 2011 with 29,000 miles and my steering wheel looks bad too. I tried to use leather cleaner to clean up the red section but the smooth outer portion of the leather is gone and it is down to a dull rough material. The sides of the steering wheel are worn as well. I actually ended up going back to the dealer, as it is under the Ford certified warranty, and pictures were sent into Ford of the steering wheel. I get the entire steering wheel replaced next week as Ford is covering it at no charge.

 

[FordService]

...The sides of the steering wheel are worn as well. I actually ended up going back to the dealer, as it is under the Ford certified warranty, and pictures were sent into Ford of the steering wheel. I get the entire steering wheel replaced next week as Ford is covering it at no charge.

That's pretty sweet, JoshLEO137; let us know how the replacement goes. I'm glad they're taking care of this for you!

Crystal

 

[MikeHem510]

I just bought a 2011 with 29,000 miles and my steering wheel looks bad too. I tried to use leather cleaner to clean up the red section but the smooth outer portion of the leather is gone and it is down to a dull rough material. The sides of the steering wheel are worn as well. I actually ended up going back to the dealer, as it is under the Ford certified warranty, and pictures were sent into Ford of the steering wheel. I get the entire steering wheel replaced next week as Ford is covering it at no charge.

well thanks didnt think about warranty.....so i did the same went to the dealer and it was a quick process came out and looked at it and said steering wheel will be here monday thanks alot!!!

 

[JoshLEO137]

well thanks didnt think about warranty.....so i did the same went to the dealer and it was a quick process came out and looked at it and said steering wheel will be here monday thanks alot!!!

No problem, glad to hear. I just got mine on the other day and looks so much better. The red strip in the middle looks a little different then the original one. Seems to be a hair narrower, hoping this one lasts much longer.

 

[Bulletnjm]

Yea the newer steering wheel has a different material stripe

 

[RaptorScrew]

I appreciate this thread! I would have thought warranty would have said no due to this stripe being "TRIM".

Anyway, went into local dealer on Friday - I have the 7 year/100,000 ESP warranty. They said the steering wheel was covered. On order!

Thanx!

 

[rptr]

I just take brake cleaner and clean everything lol. After a run in muskeg nothing will clean off

 

[beemerman]

I just let @Jimbo lick mine clean

 

[Jimbo]

I just let @Jimbo lick mine clean

 

[Crikk]

Anybody have an extra or used steering wheel, im looking to buy one?