Steering Wheel Swap question

[gottafesty]

This question is really going to show my ignorance.

Are steering wheels between different makes and models of cars easily swapped? Is it a universal fit or are they make or model specific?

[FB71]

typically brand specific at minimum, many can be model or line specific.

[leapin]

^^ agreed...many factors inlcude spline counts and mounting holes, bolt locations etc.

[gottafesty]

Does anyone know what other Ford's have steering wheels that fit a Festy?

[GenevaDirt]

You would be better with Mazdas...I just put an RX7 one on mine and I have one from a 323 or a 626 on my other car.

[gottafesty]

I might end up doing that, but was hoping to have ford on the steering wheel and not mazda. Just my preference i guess.

[FB71]

first gen probe, have one on mine.

[FB71]

and maybe 91-96 Escort

[gottafesty]

Thanks, now I know what to look for at the junk yard.

[MONSOON]

So if you wanted to go with an aftermarket wheel then you would get a hub adapter for a RX7, 323, 626 or early gen Probe(what yrs?)?

[25Horseplay]

^^ Yes early 90's will work.

[ejp2fast]

I found a 1996 mazda 626 that a guy is parting out... no hub adapter will be needed to go on my festy?

[25Horseplay]

^no

[nonamekid]

I used the leather steering wheel out of a mid 90's protege DX. It has no buttons on the steering wheel so it worked perfect with the festiva. It looks alot like the steering wheel in my mx-3 except my mx-3 has cruise control.

[Sp33dY]

Im using a mid 90s Mazda leather wheel as well.