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Ford Ball Joint Replacement

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What is a ball joint?

A ball joint is a spherical metal bearing that connects the control arm to the car's steering knuckle. The ball joint consists of the spherical bearing, a metal stud that's attached to the bearing, and an outer casing. The casing will keep the joint protected and free from particles that can hinder its operation. The stud is threaded at the end and screws into the receiving end located in the steering knuckle. The ball joint is crucial to turning and maintaining control of the vehicle as the suspension compresses and expands.

Are there different kinds of ball joints?

There are two different kinds of ball joints. There is a sealed ball joint which has the casing around it, and there is a ball joint without the protective casing. The sealed ball joint is lubricated for the life of the part and doesn't need extra lubrication or maintenance to replace the lubrication. The non-sealed ball joint will need lubrication and should be checked roughly once a year.

What can go wrong with a ball joint?

Believe it or not, the sealed ball joints typically have more problems then those that are not sealed. The seals seem to crack or break more often causing leaks which lets out the lubrication and leads to rust and wear of the bearing and connected stud. The other problems that can occur with a ball joint would involve the stripping of the threads on the stud or physical damage caused by a severe jolt to the suspension, wheel, or steering knuckle.

How will I know that I have a bad ball joint?

There are several signs to let you know of a bad ball joint. Initially, all indicators are sounds that originate from your steering or wheel assembly. You may notice a popping noise when turning the wheel, a screeching sound when stopping, cracking noise when going over bumps, or a more subtle snapping or clicking sound. If the seal is busted, you will notice leaked lubrication near your wheel. If a very serious problem occurs, the ball joint can become disconnected making it impossible to steer or control your vehicle.

Are there different kinds of ball joints?

There are different kinds of ball joints. The difference exists in the materials used to create the bearing, stud, and casing. Those that are heavy duty will be made of stronger composite. If you plan to race your vehicle on a track or use it off road, it may be worth looking at an aftermarket heavy duty ball joint for that extra support and piece of mind.

Latest Ford Ball Joint Applications

	Lemfoerder Ball Joint 94-98 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Front - Lower Ball Joint		Ball Joint - 02 Ford Taurus SE V6 3.0 V6 3.0 Front - Lower Includes Ball Joint & Bushings Ball Joint
	Lemfoerder Ball Joint - 02 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Front - Lower Ball Joint		Ball Joint 98-01 Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 L4 2.5 Lower - Front w/ Coil Type Suspension Ball Joint
	FEQ Ball Joint 98-01 Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 L4 2.5 Lower - Front w/ Coil Type Suspension Ball Joint		Ball Joint 98-01 Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 L4 2.5 Lower - Front Except w/ Coil Type Suspension Ball Joint
	Ball Joint 98-01 Ford Ranger RWD 2.5 L4 2.5 Lower - Front Except w/ Coil Type Suspension Ball Joint		Ball Joint 01-02 Ford Rngr S/Cab 4W V6 3.0 V6 3.0 Lower - Front w/ Coil Type Suspension Ball Joint
	CTR Ball Joint 93-96 Ford Probe SE L4 2.0 L4 2.0 Lower Ball Joint		CTR Ball Joint 93-97 Ford Probe GT V6 2.5 V6 2.5 Lower Ball Joint
	Ball Joint - 00 Ford Explorer AWD Limited V8 5.0 Front - Lower Ball Joint		Lemforder Ball Joint 95 - Ford Crown Victoria Police V8 4.6 Front - Lower Ball Joint
	Lemforder Ball Joint - 02 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 V6 3.8 Front - Lower Ball Joint		Lemforder Ball Joint 95 - 02 Ford Crown Victoria V8 4.6 Front - Lower Ball Joint
	Ball Joint 97-01 Ford Explr 2WD XLT SOHC V6 4.0 Front - Lower Ball Joint		FEQ Ball Joint 00-03 Ford Escort ZX2 L4 2.0 L4 2.0 Front - Lower Ball Joint
	Ball Joint - 02 Ford Taurus SE V6 3.0 V6 3.0 Front - Lower Includes Ball Joint & Bushings Ball Joint		Ball Joint 97-01 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4.0 Front - Lower Ball Joint
	Ball Joint 97-01 Ford Explorer 4WD E/Baur V6 4.0 Front - Lower Ball Joint		Lemforder Ball Joint - 02 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 V8 4.6 Front - Lower Ball Joint

Some Ford Ball Joint Applications (View Full Catalog Above)

Ford Crown Victoria Police	Ford Crown Victoria	Ford Escort SE L4 2.0
Ford Escort ZX2 L4 2.0	Ford Explorer 4WD E/Baur	Ford Explorer 4WD Limited
Ford Explorer AWD Limited	Ford Explr 2WD XLT SOHC	Ford Explr 4WD Spt OHV
Ford Explorer XLT	Ford F-150 HarleyDavidson	Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8
Ford Mustang 3.8L V6	Ford Probe GT V6 2.5	Ford Probe SE L4 2.0
Ford Ranger RWD 2.5	Ford Ranger RWD V6	Ford Rngr S/Cab 4W V6 3.0
Ford Ranger V6	Ford Taurus SE V6 3.0

L4 2.0	L4 2.5	V6 2.5	V6 3.0	V6 3.8	V6 4.0	V8 4.6	V8 5.0
V8 5.4

More Applications (View Full Catalog Above)

Acura	Audi	BMW	Buick	Cadillac	Chevrolet	Chrysler	Dodge
GMC	Honda	Hyundai	Infiniti	Jeep	Kia	Lexus	Lincoln
Mazda	Mercedes Benz	Mercury	Mini	Mitsubishi	Nissan	Plymouth	Pontiac
Porsche	Saab	Subaru	Toyota	Volkswagen	Volvo