Used Ford Mustang Steering Column

The Ford Mustang has gone through distinct generations, and the column design changed significantly between them — most notably with the fifth generation (S197, 2005–2014), sixth generation (S550, 2015–2023), and the seventh generation (S650, 2024 onwards). Columns from within the same generation are your best starting point for compatibility, but even within a generation there were running changes, so always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.

The 2013 Mustang is a fifth-generation S197 car, while the 2015 model is a sixth-generation S550 — a significant platform change — so these columns are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Stick to sourcing a column from within your own generation, and confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker.

For most Mustang variants the steering column itself is common across engine options within the same generation, so a V6 and a V8 of the same generation typically share the same column. That said, the S550 generation introduced the 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder for the UK market alongside the 5.0 V8, and there may be differences in column-mounted ancillaries, so confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Trim level — whether GT, EcoBoost, Mach 1, Bullitt, or Shelby GT500 — does not generally affect the steering column itself, as it is a structural and safety component common across the range within a generation. You may find minor differences in column-mounted stalks or switch packs depending on options fitted, but the core column is not trim-specific; confirm any such details with the breaker when ordering.

The S550 Mustang received a facelift for the 2018 model year, which brought updated interior and exterior changes; whether the steering column itself changed across that boundary is not something we can state with certainty. Name the boundary to your breaker — pre-2018 versus 2018-on — and ask them to confirm compatibility against your specific registration before purchasing.

Make sure the breaker matches the column to your generation (S197, S550, or S650) and your model year, as these are the primary fitment factors. It is also worth confirming that any column-mounted controls — indicators, wipers, or cruise switches — match your car's spec, since these vary by options rather than trim name. Always give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the correct part for your exact vehicle.