Help keep the rear axle centered under your minivan with the Dorman OE Solutions Track Bar 524-271, a direct-fit rear replacement for the 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, 2004-2007 Ford Freestar and 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey. Dorman precision-engineers and thoroughly tests this track bar as a dependable stand-in for the original equipment on these vans.
- Direct replacement: designed to fit and perform like the original equipment track bar on the listed applications.
- Reliable fit: precision-engineered to follow the design and dimensions of the original components.
- Durable construction: built to strict standards from sturdy, safe materials.
- Rigorously tested: thorough quality-control checks are intended to support long service.
The track bar is a lateral link between the rear axle and the vehicle body. It limits side-to-side axle movement, which helps keep the axle located under the van as the suspension travels. Signs a rear track bar may need replacing include clunking from the rear over bumps, a loose or wandering feel at the back of the van, visible wear or play at the bar's ends, and uneven rear tire wear. These symptoms can have other causes, so inspect the rear suspension before replacing parts. If a worn track bar is the cause, this unit replaces it.
Before installing, consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and torque values, and for whether the original fasteners may be reused. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for complete fitment details.
Interchange: TA5715 · CA2300 · 4F2Z4264AA · F58Z4264A · DS1416 · GDS1416 · MDS1416 · 2724245 · JTR112
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
TA5715, CA2300, 4F2Z4264AA, F58Z4264A, DS1416, GDS1416, MDS1416, 2724245, JTR112
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dorman 524-271 rear track bar do?
It links the rear axle to the vehicle body and limits side-to-side axle movement, which helps keep the axle centered under the van as the suspension moves.
Which vehicles does Dorman 524-271 fit?
It is a direct-fit rear track bar for the 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, the 2004-2007 Ford Freestar and the 2004-2007 Mercury Monterey. The "Vehicles it fits" section has the full details.
Is this suspension track bar made to match the original?
Yes. Dorman designs it to fit and perform like the original equipment track bar, precision-engineered to follow the design and dimensions of the original components.
What are signs a track bar may need replacing?
Possible signs include clunking from the rear over bumps, a loose or wandering rear end, play at the bar's ends and uneven rear tire wear. Other parts can cause these, so inspect the rear suspension first.
What should I know before installing it?
Follow the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and torque values, and for whether the original fasteners may be reused.
