What fuse protects the 1968 Mustang swing-away steering wheel circuit?

The diagram shows a 7½ amp fuse in the wiring near the 14401 wiring assembly, connecting to the fuse panel.

What color are the vacuum hoses for the swing-away steering wheel?

The hose to the column is green–white, and the hose to the engine is black. View B also shows a green–white hose from the tilt wheel reservoir and a black hose.

Does the vacuum hose routing differ by engine?

Yes, the illustration shows separate routings labeled 'FOR 289 & 390 C.I.D.' and 'FOR 170 & 200 C.I.D.'

What part/assembly numbers appear on this diagram?

3D568 ASSY., 14401 WIRING ASSY., 14401 ASSY., and 14290 ASSY.

What components make up the swing-away release system shown?

A vacuum release valve & solenoid, relay, locking pawl cable, steering column relay, vacuum reservoir, door jamb switch, and the swing-away wheel release vacuum motor with starter safety switch.

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1968 Mustang Swing-Away Tilt Steering Wheel Vacuum & Wiring Diagram

1968 Mustang Swing-Away steering wheel vacuum and wiring routing illustration 2-V3

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1968 Mustang Swing-Away steering wheel system illustration: vacuum motor, release valve solenoid, locking pawl cable and relay routing including 7.5A fuse and wiring assemblies.

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This document is a factory-style illustration sheet titled "1968 Mustang Swing-Away Steering Wheel Illustration" (sheet 2-V3, dated 9-1-67). It shows the vacuum and electrical components used by the swing-away (tilt-away) steering wheel system on 1968 Mustangs. The main exploded view depicts the steering column and wheel with vacuum hose routing, noting different hose routings for 289 & 390 C.I.D. engines versus 170 & 200 C.I.D. engines, hose colors (black hose to engine, green-white hose to column), a vacuum reservoir, and clip locations. View B details the vacuum release valve & solenoid, relay, locking pawl cable, and green-white hose from the tilt wheel reservoir. View C shows the vacuum release valve solenoid, swing-away wheel release vacuum motor and starter safety switch, locking pawl cable, and steering column relay. A fourth illustration covers the electrical wiring: the 14401 wiring assembly, 3D568 assembly, 14290 assembly, a 7½ amp fuse, connections to the fuse panel and ignition switch, the door jamb switch, relay, vacuum release valve solenoid, and the swing-away wheel release vacuum motor with starter safety switch. Readers can learn component locations, hose color coding, and part assembly numbers for diagnosing or restoring the swing-away steering system.

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Frequently asked questions

What fuse protects the 1968 Mustang swing-away steering wheel circuit?: The diagram shows a 7½ amp fuse in the wiring near the 14401 wiring assembly, connecting to the fuse panel.
What color are the vacuum hoses for the swing-away steering wheel?: The hose to the column is green–white, and the hose to the engine is black. View B also shows a green–white hose from the tilt wheel reservoir and a black hose.
Does the vacuum hose routing differ by engine?: Yes, the illustration shows separate routings labeled 'FOR 289 & 390 C.I.D.' and 'FOR 170 & 200 C.I.D.'
What part/assembly numbers appear on this diagram?: 3D568 ASSY., 14401 WIRING ASSY., 14401 ASSY., and 14290 ASSY.
What components make up the swing-away release system shown?: A vacuum release valve & solenoid, relay, locking pawl cable, steering column relay, vacuum reservoir, door jamb switch, and the swing-away wheel release vacuum motor with starter safety switch.