Keep your Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury reading the steering wheel correctly with the Standard Ignition Steering Angle Sensor SWS99. This steering angle sensor drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications: the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2009-2011 Ford Focus, 2009-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Ford Mustang, 2007-2012 Ford Taurus, 2009-2012 Lincoln MKS, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT, 2009-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Montego, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable.
- Steering input: Measures the steering wheel's angle and rate of rotation and reports that signal to the vehicle's control modules.
- Stability-system role: Provides the steering data the electronic stability and traction control systems use to compare intended direction with actual vehicle motion.
- Direct fit: A direct-fit replacement sensor for the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.
If a faulty original steering angle sensor is the cause of a stored fault code or an illuminated stability/traction control warning, this replaces it. Diagnose the cause before replacing, as these symptoms can have other sources.
Interchange: S8592 · ACSA24 · SWS199 · 6L2Z3F818AA · Manufacturer part number SWS99
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
S8592, ACSA24, SWS199, 6L2Z3F818AA
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Standard Ignition SWS99 do?
It is a steering angle sensor that measures the steering wheel's position and rate of rotation, then reports that data to the vehicle's stability and traction control systems.
Will this sensor fit my vehicle?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, including the 2006-2010 Ford Explorer, 2009-2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2012 Ford Taurus, and 2009-2012 Lincoln MKZ. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What numbers does SWS99 interchange with?
It cross-references S8592, ACSA24, SWS199, and 6L2Z3F818AA. The manufacturer part number is SWS99.
What are signs this sensor may need replacing?
An illuminated stability or traction control warning light and a stored steering angle sensor fault code may be signs. Diagnose the cause first, since these symptoms can have other sources.
Does replacing this sensor guarantee my warning light turns off?
Not necessarily. If a failed steering angle sensor is the cause, this replaces it, but the same warning can come from other components, so confirm the diagnosis before replacing.
