Replace a worn front lower ball joint with the Dorman ball joint 544-845, listed for the 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and 2020-2026 Ford Police Interceptor Utility. Dorman builds it as a direct replacement designed to fit and perform like the original equipment on these vehicles. Because you replace only the failed joint instead of the complete assembly, it can help lower the repair cost.
- Reliable fit: precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of the original components.
- Durable construction: steel, with a black polychloroprene dust boot and a pre-greased polymer bearing. It is not greaseable and has no grease fitting.
- Press-in mounting: 48.25 mm housing press-fit diameter. A ball joint press tool is typically required for installation.
- Rigorously tested: manufactured to strict standards and checked through thorough quality control measures.
Specifications: The stud is threaded and tapered, with a 16 mm thread diameter, a thread pitch of 2, a right-hand (clockwise) thread and a 36 mm thread length. It has no cotter-pin hole. The cone outside diameter is 21.3 mm and the wrench size is 16 mm. The joint is non-adjustable and standard replacement grade. It comes with a locking nut and a retaining ring. A castle nut, cotter pin, washers and mounting bolts are not included. Country of origin: Turkey.
The listed applications use two per vehicle. This listing is for one, so order 2 for a complete replacement.
A ball joint connects the control arm to the steering knuckle and lets the suspension pivot as the wheel moves and steers. Signs that a ball joint may need replacing include clunking over bumps, loose or wandering steering, uneven tire wear and a torn dust boot.
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Interchange: FA87485 · MS40558
