Cheap Ford Ranger Steering Box

The Ford Ranger uses a recirculating ball steering box rather than a rack and pinion setup, so yes, a steering box is the correct part to look for. This applies across all generations of the Ranger sold in the UK, from the early models through to the current generation. If you have been quoted a rack and pinion unit, that would be the wrong part for this vehicle.

These two vehicles fall into different generations — the second-generation Ranger ran from 2011 to 2015, while the third-generation (T6 facelift and beyond) continued from 2015 onward, with a significant update arriving around 2019. Steering boxes are unlikely to interchange across that generation boundary, and you should confirm compatibility against your specific registration with the breaker before purchasing. Do not assume a unit from the earlier generation will bolt straight on.

Engine size can influence steering system components on the Ranger because the 3.2-litre five-cylinder diesel and the 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel are quite different in terms of weight and power delivery, and Ford may have specified different steering components accordingly. When contacting a breaker, always quote your engine size alongside your registration so they can match the correct unit. Do not assume all Ranger steering boxes are identical across engine variants.

Trim level alone — whether XL, XLT, Limited, Wildtrak, or Raptor — does not in itself determine which steering box is fitted, as steering geometry is driven by the vehicle's weight, drivetrain, and generation rather than its cosmetic specification. The Raptor is worth treating separately, however, as it has a substantially revised chassis and suspension setup compared to standard Ranger variants, so always confirm Raptor fitment directly with the breaker against your registration. For XL, XLT, Limited, and Wildtrak within the same generation, trim differences should not affect the steering box itself.

It is worth flagging your drivetrain configuration to the breaker, as the steering geometry and any associated components can differ between two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive variants of the Ranger. While the steering box itself may be shared, associated linkages and setup can vary, and a breaker will need your registration to confirm the correct unit. Always specify whether your vehicle is 4WD or 2WD when requesting a quote.

The second-generation Ranger was facelifted in 2015, meaning a 2013 vehicle is pre-facelift and a 2016 vehicle is post-facelift within what is broadly the same T6 platform generation. Parts from either side of a facelift boundary sometimes interchange and sometimes do not, and whether the steering box is one of the components that changed is something you must confirm with the breaker using both registrations. Name both years clearly when you contact them so they can check the part numbers against both vehicles.