If it has the "Sync" system it has a cellular modem installed and cannot be removed. I don't know what year started mandatory modems for telematics in Fords.  

 Both of these trucks might also have electric steering. Meaning even your steering wheel is not connected to anything but a computer.  

 Dunno about that - the steering column gets in the way of me working on it. 

 Column is still there. But doesn't have a shaft that connects to the steering box.