Parts for your 2016 Ford Ranger-Power steering hose

2016 Ford Ranger power-steering-hose: what’s fitted and what isn’t

For the 2016 Ford Ranger (PXII), a power-steering hose is not used. Technical sources including the Ford Workshop Manual for the PXII Ranger (2015–2018), Ford Australia’s 2015 Ranger technical release, and independent road tests from outlets such as CarAdvice and Drive all note the adoption of Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) on the facelifted Ranger from late 2015. EPAS replaces the traditional hydraulic power steering system, so there’s no hydraulic pump, no fluid reservoir, and no high- or low-pressure power-steering hoses fitted to the 2016 model sold in Australia and New Zealand.

Instead of fluid pressure, the 2016 Ranger’s steering assistance comes from an electric motor integrated with the steering rack, controlled by sensors and a dedicated control module. This setup removes the need for any power-steering hoses, which were common on earlier hydraulic systems.

• Fewer leak points and less mess: no hoses means no chance of hose chafe, pinhole leaks, or perished seals spilling fluid.
• Lower running costs: no power-steering fluid to flush or top up, and no belt-driven pump dragging on the engine.
• Better tech integration: EPAS enables features like lane-keeping aids and tailored steering feel across driving modes (as noted in Ford’s technical briefings for PXII).
• Off-road confidence: with no hydraulic plumbing, there’s less to snag or overheat under the bonnet and around the front crossmember.

For owners and technicians servicing a 2016 Ranger, steering maintenance focuses on EPAS health rather than hoses and fluid. Good practice includes checking battery and charging-system performance (EPAS depends on stable voltage), inspecting rack boots and tie-rod ends for wear or damage, confirming wheel alignment and tyre pressures, and scanning for diagnostic trouble codes that might flag sensor or control-module issues. Dealers can also apply any steering-related software updates called out in Ford service communications.

Note: Earlier PX Rangers (2011–2015) used hydraulic power steering and therefore did rely on power-steering hoses. Parts catalogues sometimes mix PX and PXII listings, so any “power-steering hose” advertised for a 2016 Ranger in AU/NZ is likely miscategorised for the older PX or for a different market or model year.

Popular questions about 2016 Ford Ranger power‑steering‑hose

Does a 2016 Ford Ranger have a power‑steering hose?
The 2016 Ranger (PXII) uses Electric Power‑Assisted Steering, so it does not have power‑steering hoses. Technical references, including the Ford PXII Workshop Manual and Ford’s 2015 model update materials, confirm the switch to EPAS across the range in Australia and New Zealand.

Where is the power‑steering fluid reservoir on a 2016 Ranger?
There isn’t one. With EPAS, the system is electric rather than hydraulic. If steering effort seems heavy or inconsistent, common checks include the battery, alternator output, wheel alignment, tyre pressures, and a scan for steering‑related fault codes, rather than looking for fluid or hoses.

Which Ranger models use hydraulic power‑steering hoses?
Hydraulic systems with hoses were used on earlier Rangers, notably the PX (approx. 2011–2015) in this region. The facelifted PXII (2015–2018), including the 2016 model year, moved to EPAS, and the later PXIII continued with EPAS. Always verify by VIN and build date when ordering parts.