BBB Industries 101-0227 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion 101-0227 is a hydraulic steering gear assembly built for direct replacement in select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It is remanufactured to match the original rack length, mounting layout, and port thread sizes needed for a proper steering system service.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Includes inner tie rods and bushings
• Rack length: 44.5 in. (1130.3 mm)
• Distance between mounting holes: 16.13 in. (409.702 mm)
• Input shaft diameter: 0.688 in. (17.463 mm)
• Input shaft length: 2.625 in. (66.675 mm)
• Pressure port thread size: M14x1.50
• Return port thread size: M16x1.50
• Turns lock to lock: 2.625
• Three mounting holes

Product Details

BBB Industries 101-0227 is part of the Reman Rack and Pinion line, a product line focused on remanufactured steering gear assemblies for service replacement. This unit is configured as a hydraulic rack and pinion assembly with inner tie rods included and outer tie rods not included. The specified mounting dimensions, shaft measurements, and port threads help support accurate replacement on vehicles that require this exact steering gear configuration.

Compatible With 2006-2009 Ford Fusion, power steering with 16" tires; 2006-2009 Mercury Milan, power steering with 16" tires; and 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, power steering with 16" tires. This part cross-references 19320324 for the same application. BBB Industries 101-0227 is a direct-fit steering replacement for select Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr models.

Common Steering Issues This Part May Address

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Fluid leakage from the rack and pinion assembly
• Uneven or inconsistent steering response
• Worn internal rack components affecting control
• Noise during steering input from a failing hydraulic rack

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s power steering setup, tire size, mounting hole spacing, and port thread sizes before installation. Compare the original rack length and input shaft dimensions to the replacement unit to confirm match-up. After installation, bleed the hydraulic steering system thoroughly and perform a wheel alignment to restore proper steering geometry. For fitment confirmation, use the vehicle notes exactly as listed for each application.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactured steering components are processed to meet service replacement requirements for the listed applications. This rack and pinion assembly is built for the specified Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr fitments and is identified by part number 101-0227.