Steering Wheel Change

[qdog9]

Hey everyone, I just got a 2022 Mach 1 and I already had a custom steering wheel for it. I went to put it on today, but came across a different steering wheel bolt than anything I’ve seen online or in videos. Has anyone encountered the same issue or possibly know what size torx bit I will need to remove this? Thanks for the help.

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[JPJr]

Wow, they definitely changed that up.
I've changed steering wheels on my 2011 and 2017, and it was just a big ass bolt.
Wonder why the change?

 

[qdog9]

I hadn’t seen anything about a change anywhere online. Just went to Home Depot tho and a T50 torx bit did the trick

 

[Offshoregames]

Interesting , I have a carbon fiber wheel on order for my 21’ GT PP .
I wonder what bolt I have.

Edit: just remember I ordered a new bolt from LMR because I read the bolt is a one time use torque to yield bolt and shouldn’t be reused.
Just opened package and this is what was sent .

 

[Kona5.0h]

had the big bolt on my 20’ Gt

 

[Cobra Jet]

Since it has a large Torx bolt now, it's most likely reusable (ie:not torque to yield). I am also thinking the change to a Torx is being used for either safety or anti theft reasons.

 

[JPJr]

Edit: just remember I ordered a new bolt from LMR because I read the bolt is a one time use torque to yield bolt and shouldn’t be reused.

I remember reading that.
But I just reused it.
I was winging it though, just torqued it down 'tight'.
But it did work itself loose after a bit.
So then I used some loc tite.

Don't do what I did.
Not a good feeling to have your steering wheel loose!

 

[Cobrajet70]

YES, fords replacement ever since the recall with the Fusions. Its a deeper bolt and meatier threads. you'll find a similar one inside your front wheel well just aft of the tire.

 

[stannypack]

So 2022+ will require a T50 torx bit? and I can just reuse the torx bit on my replacement gt350r steering wheel? trying to make sure before I go to home depot

 

[KrucaBomba]

So 2022+ will require a T50 torx bit?

This is what i have in 2022 Mach 1 - not a torx bit

 

[stannypack]

This is what i have in 2022 Mach 1 - not a torx bit

damn it. looks like I'll have to take the airbag cover off just to see which I have which seems to be a pain in the ass as is

 

[stannypack]

It's called a T55 Plus. Do not use a standard T55 on it, or you will strip it

https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Torx-Soc...ocphy=9028776&hvtargid=pla-633330309597&psc=1

wait what... I've been reading it's a t50 torx bit?

 

[SheepDog]

wait what... I've been reading it's a t50 torx bit?

I just replaced my my Steering wheel 2 weeks ago, it's a T50 Plus, or TP50

 

[SheepDog]

Look closely at the picture that OP posted of the bolt head, and you will see that the slots are kind of squared vs. the sharper teeth of a standard torx.

 

[stannypack]

Look closely at the picture that OP posted of the bolt head, and you will see that the slots are kind of squared vs. the sharper teeth of a standard torx.

you were right! took me 5 mins with an allen key. time to see if any place local has that tp55

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