Dorman - OE Solutions Suspension Stabilizer Bar P/N:927-164
Help control body lean through turns with the Dorman suspension stabilizer bar 927-148, a rear sway bar built as a direct-fit replacement for the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer. Dorman designs it to fit and work like the original sway bar on these applications, and it comes with installation hardware.
A stabilizer bar links the left and right sides of the suspension. When one side compresses in a corner, the bar twists and resists the body rolling toward the outside of the turn. If a bent, cracked or corroded sway bar is behind sloppy rear handling, this unit is intended to replace it.
Signs a sway bar may need replacing include increased body lean in corners, visible bends or cracks, heavy corrosion, or clunking from the rear suspension. Worn bushings or end links can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine and trim details.
Interchange: 3L2Z5A772CA
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Is this the right sway bar for a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer?
Yes. It is listed as a rear stabilizer bar for the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and the 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer. The Buyer's Guide tab shows engine and trim details.
What does a rear stabilizer bar do?
It connects the left and right sides of the rear suspension and twists as the body leans in a turn, resisting body roll to help keep the vehicle more level.
What comes in the box?
The sway bar comes with installation hardware. It has a corrosion-resistant finish, and Dorman tests it for a quality fit and long service life.
What are signs the sway bar may need replacing?
Common signs include more body lean in corners, a bent, cracked or heavily corroded bar, or clunking from the rear suspension. Worn bushings or end links can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose first.
How is this sway bar installed?
It mounts at the rear suspension using the included installation hardware. Follow the vehicle service information for the procedure and torque specifications.
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