3rd gen steering wheel replacement?

[03AZExploder]

My steering wheel is starting to get torn up from 10+ years of use and abuse finally. Who here has replaced theirs? Are most steering wheels universal? The '13 ex steering wheel is pretty sweet looking, would that be possible to put on an 03?

 

[BigRondo]

I'm just guessing, but I'm going to say that the '13 steering wheel is not compatible.

I can check my shop manuals when I get home tonight and get you some info for removing the steering wheel.

 

[HiImBrian]

If the wiring for the buttons, airbag and horn are the same as on your explorer and the steering wheel fits over the steering shaft, you can definitely hook it up. You'd have to hardwire it in as I'm sure the wiring connectors would not be the same.

But it's a big IF.

 

[03AZExploder]

Yea, i know there's a lot of ifs involved, but i would like to know bolt up compatibility before i go tearing off the current wheel. Wiring and all that is a minor detail because most wires are already compatible, its just a matter of matching them.

 

[HiImBrian]

Well, 3 bolts and the wheel is off. Only way to know if it'll fit is to check. I doubt it's been done before, so if you do it be sure to let us know how it turns out!