Ford Explorer Ball Joints

The Ford Explorer’s front suspension employs both upper and lower ball joints as critical pivot connections between the control arms and steering knuckles.

ford Explorer ball joint

OEM Number: E3TZ3050A

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Replaces E7TZ-3049-A, F5UZ-3049-A, E3TZ-3049-A, E3TZ-3050-A, FOTZ-3050-A, F3TZ-3105-A, F3TZ-3106-A, F9TZ-3105-B, F9TZ-3106-B
Outer diameter 1 [mm] 41.5
Thread Size W5/8″x18
Weight [kg] 0.66
Positions Front Lower left right
Vehicle Fitment
1991-1994 Ford Explorer

OEM Number: 7L2Z3050A

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Replaces 2L3Z-3050-AA, 6L5Z-3050-AA, F57Z-3050-BA, F57Z-3050-BB,7L2Z-3050-A, 7L5Z-3050-A, F87Z-3050-BA, F87A-3395-BA
Outer diameter 1 [mm] 44.6
Thread Size M16x1,5
Weight [kg] 0.65
Positions Front Lower left right
Vehicle Fitment
2006-2010 Ford Explorer
2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

OEM Number: 6L2Z3084AA

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Replaces 6L2Z-3085-AA, 7LZ3050A
Outer diameter 1 [mm] N/A
Thread Size M12x1,75
Weight [kg] 0.36
Positions Front Upper left right
2006-2010 Ford Explorer
2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

OEM Number: E3TZ3049B

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Replaces E0TZ-3049-B
Outer diameter 1 [mm] 41.5
Thread Measurement 2 5/8x18h
Weight [kg] 0.53
Positions Front Upper left right
Vehicle Fitment
1991-1994 Ford Explorer

OEM Number: FOTZ3049B

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Replaces F0TZ3049B
Outer diameter 1 [mm] N/A
Thread Measurement 2 N/A
Weight [kg] 0.5
Positions Front Upper left right
Vehicle Fitment
1991-1993 Ford Explorer

OEM Number: FOTZ3050A

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Replaces F0TZ3050A
Outer diameter 1 [mm] 41,5
Thread Measurement 2 5/8x18h
Weight [kg] 0.6
Positions Front Lower left right
Vehicle Fitment
1994 Ford Explorer

OEM Number: 1L2Z3084AA

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Replaces 1L2Z3085AA
Cone Size [mm] Ø13,2
Thread Size M12X1,75
Weight [kg] 0.4
Positions Front Upper left right
Vehicle Fitment
2002-2005 Ford Explorer

OEM Number: E3TZ3050B

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Replaces E0TZ-3050C
Cone Size [mm] 18,45
External Thread [mm] 41,65
Thread Size 1 W5/8″x18
Positions Front Lower left right
Vehicle Fitment
1991-1994 Ford Explorer

FAQ:

How many ball joints does the 1998 Ford explorer have ?+

The 1998 Ford Explorer is equipped with a total of four ball joints—two per front wheel:

Upper Ball Joint: Integrated into the upper control arm.

Lower Ball Joint: Pressed into the lower control arm.

How to replace Ford explorer ball joints ?+

First, lift the vehicle, remove the front wheel, Detach the brake calipers and rotors, then disconnect the tie rod ends and remove the steering knuckle to access the ball joints. Remove the old ball joint, replace it with a new one, reassemble it, and then perform wheel alignment.

You can view the Ford Explorer Forum or Youtube.