How to replace a tie-rod end on a Ford Escape?

Loosen front wheel lug nuts. Apply parking brake, raise front of vehicle and support securely on jackstands. Remove front wheel. Remove cotter pin from castle nut and loosen nut. Loosen nut on tie-rod end stud. Hold tie-rod with locking pliers or wrench and loosen jam nut enough to mark position of tie-rod end. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle arm with puller. Remove nut and detach tie-rod end. Unscrew tie-rod end from tie-rod. Thread tie-rod end to marked position and insert stud into steering knuckle arm. Tighten jam nut securely. Install castle nut on stud and tighten to torque. Install new cotter pin. If hole for cotter pin doesn't line up with slot in nut, tighten nut until it does. Install wheel and lug nuts. Lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts to torque. Have alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.

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Ford Escape Rod - Tie
Part Number: BV6Z-3A130-F
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: LH - Outer
- Position: Driver Side
$37.15 MSRP: $52.73
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2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape Rod - Tie
Part Number: BV6Z-3A130-E
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: RH - Outer
- Position: Passenger Side,Outer
$42.52 MSRP: $67.82
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2013-2019 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 1.5L EcoBoost 16V (180PS), 4 Cyl 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi -Sigma, 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec FFV (125kW/170PS) | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 8L8Z-3A130-B
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
$33.63 MSRP: $53.64
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2009-2012 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 8L8Z-3A130-A
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
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2008-2009 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Escape End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 5L8Z-3A130-AA
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2001-2007 Ford Escape | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Ford Escape End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 5M6Z-3A130-AA
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
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$48.51 MSRP: $80.18
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Ford Escape Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Answers

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5L8Z-3A130-AA
Q: How to replace a tie-rod end on a Ford Escape?
A: Loosen front wheel lug nuts. Apply parking brake, raise front of vehicle and support securely on jackstands. Remove front wheel. Remove cotter pin from castle nut and loosen nut. Loosen nut on tie-rod end stud. Hold tie-rod with locking pliers or wrench and loosen jam nut enough to mark position of tie-rod end. Disconnect tie-rod end from steering knuckle arm with puller. Remove nut and detach tie-rod end. Unscrew tie-rod end from tie-rod. Thread tie-rod end to marked position and insert stud into steering knuckle arm. Tighten jam nut securely. Install castle nut on stud and tighten to torque. Install new cotter pin. If hole for cotter pin doesn't line up with slot in nut, tighten nut until it does. Install wheel and lug nuts. Lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts to torque. Have alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.