Rack went in smoothly on my 06 OBXT limited; steering heavier at low speeds (wife displeased) and very tight/true at high speed. No dead zone on center, very quick responses to inputs. No VDC on ‘06 so not an issue though others report problems. Mechanic (The Shop in Norwalk, CT) said went in easy, ~3/4” thread left available on tie rods (more than expected, possibly due to 1.5” drop on coilovers?)
All in all very pleased since old rack was weeping like crazy and this was same price as oroginal OEM.