2016 Ford Flex Steering Parts

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This page lists 53 steering parts for the 2016 Ford Flex, across 16 part types, covering both the 3.5L V6 and the 3.5L V6 Turbocharged. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 2016 Ford Flex, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. Most of the listed parts are Tie Rod End (24 parts), Steering Shaft (5 parts) and Knuckle (4 parts). The other 13 part types cover the remaining 20 parts.

Knuckle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MEF227
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MEF230
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MEF6777
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RightKnuckle & Bushing Assembly
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MEF6778
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Knuckle & Bushing Assy, Left
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This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.

Power Steering Cooler

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
EDELMANN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 58043
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
FINNED COOLER
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This table covers the Power Steering coolers. Typical signs include overheated fluid, a leak at the fittings, or mixed fluids in the reservoir. Flush the lines when you replace a cooler.

Power Steering Hose Connector

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines PSH373
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
18mm
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This table covers the harness connectors at the Power Steering Hose. Typical signs include an intermittent fault that moves when you wiggle the plug, green corrosion, or a melted housing. Match terminal count and keyway, not just color. Many families look identical and will not lock.

Power Steering Pressure Hose

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines PSH68
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pump To GearPressure Hose
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This table covers the Power Steering Pressure hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.

Power Steering Pressure Sensor

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 987013
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Package Contents: 1 Steering Pressure Sensor
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SW9225
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Power Steering pressure sensors. Typical signs include a check-engine light for MAP or fuel-rail pressure, or a limp mode under load. A vacuum leak or a clogged reference line will fake a bad pressure sensor.

Power Steering Pump

New

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LARES Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 14464
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes PulleyPump without Reservoir
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Remanufactured

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STP269RM
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Reman.
Fitment notes — MOTORCRAFT STP269RM
Reman.
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This table covers the Power Steering pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit.

Power Steering Pump Seal Kit

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ULTRA-POWER Fits: 3.5L V6 82726
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Power Steering Pump CapDiameter: 1.2"
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 82726
Power Steering Pump CapDiameter: 1.2"Package Type: Card
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This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits.

Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) Hose

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines PSH273
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pump To Reservoir
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This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.

Power Steering Reservoir Cap

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 82726
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Diameter: 1.2 in
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines PSRC2
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Cylinder Reservoir
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SKP Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SK82726
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.

Rack and Pinion

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AAE Fits: all 2016 Flex engines ER1111
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured Electronic Rack and Pinion Complete
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TERREPOWER Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 2010185E
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — TERREPOWER 2010185E
Remanufactured
Power SteeringHitachi DesignFrom 12/7/2015Requires Programmable Module Installation (PMI) Per OE service manual or complete an as-Built program
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TERREPOWER Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 2010143E
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Remanufactured
Fitment notes — TERREPOWER 2010143E
Remanufactured
Power SteeringTRW DesignTo 12/7/2015
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This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.

Steering Column

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STC87
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
with Locking Steering Column
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This table covers the steering columns.

Steering Column Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STC98
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Steering Column and Gear Shift
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This table covers the seals at the Steering Column Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Steering Gear

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STE660
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
From 12/7/2015
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This table covers the Steering gears.

Steering Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SK425338
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lower
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DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 425338
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
22.6 In. Length
Fitment notes — DORMAN 425338
22.6 In. Length
Lowerwith Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
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LARES Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 584
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lowerwith Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STCS2
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lower
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 3.5L V6 425338
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Lowerwith Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
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This table covers the Steering shafts.

Tie Rod End

Daily Driver

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MS40601
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SupremeGreaseable
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS40601
SupremeGreaseableJam Nut Included
Front Outer
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MOOG Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines ES800952
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Design Allows Easier Installation
Fitment notes — MOOG ES800952
Design Allows Easier Installation
Front Outer
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MOTORCRAFT Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MEF156
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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ACDELCO Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 45A1066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Gold
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 45A1066
Gold
Front Outer
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DELPHI Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TA5042
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MS40774
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Supreme
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS40774
Supreme
Front InnerFrom 12/7/2015
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MS40761
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SupremeIncludes Jam Nut
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH MS40761
SupremeIncludes Jam Nut
Front InnerTo 12/6/2015
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MOOG Fits: all 2016 Flex engines EV800776
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerThru 12/6/2015
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MOOG Fits: all 2016 Flex engines EV801528
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerFrom 12/7/2015
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines MEF341
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Inner
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TRW Fits: all 2016 Flex engines JTE1721
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Outer
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
QUICK STEER Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines EV800776
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerThru 12/6/2015
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SKP Popular Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SES800952
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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ULTRA-POWER Popular Fits: 3.5L V6 ES800952
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OuterFront
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DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 543782
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Inner
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DORMAN Fits: all 2016 Flex engines 544572
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 3.5L V6 310498329
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
OuterFront
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FVP Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TO86165
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines GS40761
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS40761
Original Grade
Front InnerTo 12/6/2015
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MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines GS40601
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Original Grade
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH GS40601
Original Grade
Front Outer
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QUICK STEER Fits: all 2016 Flex engines ES800952
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Outer
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SKP Fits: all 2016 Flex engines SEV800776
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front InnerThru 12/6/2015
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VAICO Fits: all 2016 Flex engines V252057
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Outer
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH Fits: all 2016 Flex engines TXMS40601
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Terrain ToughTTX
Fitment notes — MEVOTECH TXMS40601
Terrain ToughTTXGreasable
Front Outer
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This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.

Tie Rod End Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STB4
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RH/LH
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MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2016 Flex engines STB19
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Kit-Boot
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This table covers the Tie Rod End boots. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.

Buying Steering Parts for a 2016 Ford Flex

On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.

  • Match the engine first. Some steering parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Steering Shaft .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many steering parts fit the 2016 Ford Flex?

Our catalog currently lists 53 steering parts for the 2016 Ford Flex across 16 subcategories and 17 brands, covering both the 3.5L V6 and the 3.5L V6 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do steering parts differ between 2016 Ford Flex engines?

Some do. 49 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of steering problems on a 2016 Ford Flex?

Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2016 Ford Flex was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2016 Ford Flex?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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