FORD FALCON STEERING COLUMN BA STEERING COLUMN IGNITION W KEY FLOOR SHIFT TYP

🚗 Vehicle Context

This is the steering column assembly used in Ford Falcon BA series (2002–2005) and similar BA/BF variants.

• Platform: BA Falcon
• Transmission type: Floor shift automatic (not column shift)
• Includes: ignition barrel + key + steering lock assembly

⚙️ Main Function

This unit combines:

• Steering column (mechanical shaft to rack)
• Ignition barrel (key entry point)
• Electrical ignition switch
• Steering lock mechanism
• Indicator/wiper switch mounts (depending on variant)

When you turn the key:

• Unlocks steering wheel
• Sends signal to ignition switch
• Activates starter + electrical systems

🔑 Key Feature: Floor Shift Type

• Designed for center console gear selector (PRNDL on floor)
• NOT compatible with column shift Falcons
• Steering column does NOT include gear selector linkage

📏 Basic Physical Specs

📐 Length (steering column shaft assembly)

• Approx: 85 – 110 cm

📏 Diameter (column tube)

• Approx: 45 – 55 mm

⚖️ Weight

• Approx: 6 – 10 kg (complete column with ignition & lock)

🔧 Compatibility

Fits:

• Ford Falcon BA
• Some interchange with early BF depending on wiring and PATS key system

Does NOT fit:

• FG Falcon (different steering architecture)
• Column shift versions (different linkage design)
• Territory/SUV platforms

⚠️ Important Notes

• Comes with PATS immobilizer key system (key must match BCM/PCM)
• Often sold as:
  • Column only
  • Column + ignition barrel + key (matched set)
• May require key programming or module matching

🧾 Simple Summary

• Type: Steering column with ignition & key
• Gear type: Floor shift automatic
• Vehicle: BA Falcon (2002–2005)
• Weight: ~6–10 kg
• Length: ~85–110 cm