WildPony619

I went to Tousley Ford's website and found the steering wheel and shift **** that matches the prices you quoted but the descriptions don't clearly state they are the leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter for the 18R package. Do you know for a fact that those are the parts because if so, I'm going to order it too? Please post pics when you get them.

HoosierDaddy

Probably just an academic question but I think someone said the audio buttons on the 18R wheel won't work if you install it on a base car. Doesn't that mean the 18R package also included a different radio than the base or premium? Or do 18R cars get the premium radio so the buttons on the wheel will work?

JPJr

If the audio buttons worked, I'd probably return this Bullitt wheel and get the 18R one.
I don't like the idea of having non functional buttons, though.

amplifier28

i am still waiting for the wheel and shifter ****. will post when i receive and install them!

amplifier28

I just received the leather steering wheel and leather auto shifter handle. The shifter handle looks awesome. The steering wheel was missing the spoke covers and switches. I already ordered the missing parts and will post when I receive and install them!

cinque35

cinque35

That's what I thought too, what ever you do DON'T try sliding the button toward the center, they will brake.
It has to pop straight out, the leather will go back when you put the buttons in.

amplifier28

I just installed the 18R steering wheel and shifter handle. The cruise control works but the audio controls do not work. I wonder if the fleet option radio is different. If so, does it have the radio with built in CD changer such as the shaker 500?

HoosierDaddy

I think I asked that before. I can't believe Ford would sell cars with non-functioning buttons on the wheel. Am interested in the part number for the 18R radio although it will probably cost way more than I would pay to activate the buttons. So its probably the bullet wheel for me when I get around to it.

amplifier28

I went for the 18R steering wheel because I like the brushed aluminum spoke covers on the 18R wheel but did not like the suede leather on the GT500 steering wheel. I knew that the audio controls would not on the GT500 wheel and I hoped that maybe the 18R wheel audio controls would work, which I know now that they do not. I wonder if the 18R radio would make the 18R steering audio controls work. I would only buy it if it has a built in cd changer or built in hard drive to store music. Do the shaker 500 or shaker 1000 radios have built in cd changers or built in hard drives?

HoosierDaddy

I'm sorry if I sounded like I thought it was a bad idea to get the wheel if the buttons didn't work. That's just a personal preference like not liking a black car.

Wait, I didn't mean to sound like black isn't a great color for a car, just that I don't like it, just like I hate scoops.

Wait...........

never mind.

Was there a separate wiring connection on the wheel for the audio controls or a single connection for audio and cruise? If separate, it would take more than a different radio to make them work. We would need that harness too. Or is it possible the base radio already has a port to plug that harness into and all that's needed is the harness?

BayAreaFiveOh

Any news on if the boss steering wheel will be available?

WildPony619

Any pics? Also what were the prices of the spoke covers and switches? I want to purchase these from Tousley Ford's website too but their pictures and descriptions don't help. I appreciate any info you have.

cjjiii

Has anyone found the 18r shifter and steering wheel part numbers? I am looking to order these too. I do not want a Boss, Bullit or Cobra steering wheel I want the 18r wheel.
Thanks

amplifier28

This is the message I got in response to the part number request for the steering wheel and auto tranny shifter **** from Tousley Ford:

"The shifter handle is number BR3Z-7213-BA, which runs $53.43 The steering wheel is number AR3Z-3600-EA, which runs $186.00 These numbers are too new for the online catalog, but can be ordered over the phone 1-800-328-9552, mention this website for the correct pricing Thanks!"

Make sure that you mention that you were looking on their website for the parts so you can get their discount.

amplifier28

I will post the part numbers for the three steering wheel covers and the two steering wheel switches in a little bit. I have to go to my garage to look for the packages that contains the part numbers.

cjjiii

Cool thanks I really appreciate the help. I will be calling them first thing monday.

amplifier28

The part numbers for the steering wheel covers are the following:

AR3Z-3D758-A
AR3Z-3D758-B
AR3Z-3D758-C

The part numbers and alternate part numbers for the steering wheel switches are the following:

AR3Z-9C888-BA (SW6712)
AR3Z-9C888-CA (SW6713)

Hope this helps!

amplifier28

by the way, the steering wheel does not come the covers nor switches. this is why i had to buy them.

cjjiii

Thanks I really appreciate the help. I will be calling them on monday. Looks to be, including the shifter, to be around $400+ shipping. -minus any discounts.

Thanks Again.