Description & Operation: CLOCKSPRING
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, and 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The steering column contains a clockspring contact assembly to transfer electrical signals from steering column wiring harness to driver-side air bag module. Clockspring is mounted to steering column behind steering wheel.