The 2026 Ford Maverick has 10 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 1 brand, covering both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The steering system on the 2026 Ford Maverick connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Tie Rod End (3 parts), Knuckle (2 parts) and Rack and Pinion (1 part). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 2026 Ford Maverick was sold with both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. All 10 parts on this page fit every engine.
Every steering part listed for the 2026 Ford Maverick comes from MOTORCRAFT.
Each part number listed for the 2026 Ford Maverick opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | MEF3659 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RightKnuckle - Front Wheel | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | MEF3688 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftKNUCKLE AND HUB | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
MOTORCRAFT supplies both parts for the 2026 Ford Maverick. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2026 Maverick.
Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT MEF3659 and MOTORCRAFT MEF3688.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | STE956 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sport Version 2 | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2026 Ford Maverick — MOTORCRAFT STE956.
Steering Column Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | STC108 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Seal/Gaiter | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: MOTORCRAFT STC108.
Steering Gear
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | STE1084 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering gears.
This group shows a single part: MOTORCRAFT STE1084.
Steering Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | STCS18 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering shafts.
One part is listed for the 2026 Ford Maverick — MOTORCRAFT STCS18.
Tie Rod End
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | MEF585 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Inner (At Connecting Rod) | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | MCF2514 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | MCF2513 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Tie Rod End parts for the 2026 Ford Maverick come from MOTORCRAFT. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS.
Listed part numbers: MOTORCRAFT MEF585, MOTORCRAFT MCF2514 and MOTORCRAFT MCF2513.
Tie Rod End Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORCRAFT Fits: all 2026 Maverick engines | STB39 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Dust Seal | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: MOTORCRAFT STB39.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2026 Ford Maverick
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every steering part on this page fits both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS.
- 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 Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2026 Ford Maverick?
Our catalog currently lists 10 steering parts for the 2026 Ford Maverick across 7 subcategories and 1 brand, covering both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2026 Ford Maverick engines?
No. On this page every steering part fits both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2026 Ford Maverick?
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 2026 Ford Maverick 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 2026 Ford Maverick?
Every part on this page already fits both the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. 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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