Dorman CB850123RD front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and other vehicles joins the front left wheel to the frame and lets it move with the suspension. The ball joint arrives already installed on the arm.
- Dorman RD (rugged duty) line for severe-duty service, including off-road work, heavy hauling and towing
- Quenched and tempered ball joint housing with a protective coating for corrosion resistance
- Included hardware has a corrosion-resistant coating
- Ball joint pre-loaded with grease in a grease boot with molded-in standoffs
- Cast iron control arm with a powder-coated finish
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman CB850123RD control arm with ball joint
- Also called: control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits: 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and other vehicles
- Position: Front left lower
- Material: Cast iron
- Condition: New
A worn control arm or ball joint can show up as a clunk over bumps, loose or wandering steering, or uneven front tire wear. These signs alone do not prove this arm is the problem, since a worn tie rod end can feel much the same. This listing is one arm for the front left; the front right is a separate part, and both sides are normally replaced together.
Fits
It fits the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer and the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, and each takes one for the front left lower position.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left lower
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Length: 352.7 mm
- Maximum width: 395.9 mm
- Distance between bushings: 395.9 mm
- Bushing length: 60 mm
- Bushing inside diameters: 12.7 mm and 16.3 mm
- Mounting holes: 3, with diameters of 12.7 mm and 16.3 mm
- Ball joint stud length: 44 mm
- Ball joint stud thread: 16 mm diameter, 1.5 mm pitch, right-hand
- Cone outside diameter: 16 mm
Build and materials
- Construction: casting/forged
- Control arm material: cast iron
- Bushing material: steel
- Finish: powder coated
- Ball joint: installed, machined mounting, threaded stud
- Dust boot material: polychloroprene
- Pre-greased and greaseable
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One control arm with the ball joint installed, one Zerk fitting, one castle nut and one cotter pin.
Interchange: GB5Z3079B · GB5Z3079D · GB5Z3079J · RK622216
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
GB5Z3079B, GB5Z3079D, GB5Z3079J, RK622216
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dorman CB850123RD fit the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility?
Yes. Dorman CB850123RD is a front left lower control arm with ball joint for the 2013-2019 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, which takes one on that side.
Does the CB850123RD come with a castle nut and cotter pin?
Yes. Dorman CB850123RD includes the control arm with the ball joint installed, a Zerk fitting, a castle nut and a cotter pin.
What thread does the ball joint stud on this control arm have?
The stud has a 16 mm right-hand thread with a 1.5 mm pitch. The stud is 44 mm long.
Is this control arm and ball joint assembly pre-greased?
Yes. The ball joint comes pre-greased in a grease boot, and the included Zerk fitting lets you add grease later.
Can a bad ball joint make a clunk over bumps?
A worn ball joint can clunk over bumps, and steering that wanders or uneven front tire wear can also go with it. Have the suspension inspected promptly.
