BBB Industries 201-0157E Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Ford Explorer

BBB Industries 201-0157E is a remanufactured electric rack and pinion assembly for select Ford Explorer models. It includes the control module, motor, and inner tie rods, making it a direct steering gear replacement for vehicles that need electronic power steering service.

Key Features

• Remanufactured electric rack and pinion assembly
• Includes control module and motor
• Inner tie rods included; outer tie rods not included
• 2-pin Connector A and 3-pin Connector B
• Rack length: 54.63 in. (1387.602 mm)
• Turns lock to lock: 2.75
• Input shaft diameter: 0.73 in. (18.542 mm)
• Input shaft length: 2.38 in. (60.452 mm)
• 2 mounting holes

Product Details

This BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion line is built for steering system replacement where the original electric steering gear has worn, developed play, or triggered steering assist faults. Part number 201-0157E is listed for 2013-2015 Ford Explorer applications with power steering, including 2014-2015 Ford Explorer and 2013 Ford Explorer built from 09/04/2012. For the 2014-2015 Ford Explorer, the listing also includes versions without Automated Parking System. This part cross-references OE numbers such as DB5Z-3504-AE and EB5Z-3504-A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Steering play or looseness in the Ford Explorer steering gear
• Electric power steering assist loss or inconsistent assist
• Noise or binding from a worn rack and pinion assembly
• Steering wheel return issues after turns
• Faults related to the original rack-mounted control module or motor

Installation Notes

Compatible With 2013-2015 Ford Explorer steering applications listed above. Requires Programmable Module Installation (PMI) per the OE service manual, or completion of an As-Built program after installation. Verify connector count, rack length, and input shaft dimensions before installation. Outer tie rods are not included, so reuse or replacement should be planned separately as needed.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures steering components to restore OE-style fit and function for service replacement. This 201-0157E rack and pinion assembly is remanufactured and supplied with the electronic control module and motor already included for the specified Ford Explorer applications.