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
$27.07 MSRP: $51.82
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: LH - Outer
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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-A
$55.44 MSRP: $91.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaced by: LL8Z-3A130-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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 Rod - Tie
Part Number: BV6Z-3A130-E
$34.66 MSRP: $55.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: RH - Outer
- Position: Passenger Side,Outer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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
$40.81 MSRP: $65.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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: 5L8Z-3A130-AA
$40.26 MSRP: $80.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaces: YL8Z-3A130-GA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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
$40.36 MSRP: $80.18
You Save: $39.82 (50%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaced by: LL8Z-3A130-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Ford Escape | 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 - 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 ROD - TIE
Part Number: LX6Z-3A130-A
$53.69 MSRP: $85.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod, Tie Rod End
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Escape | 3 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)

Ford Escape Tie Rod End

Tie Rod End is an important part of steering system of vehicles that link the steering rack with the steering knuckles in the Ford Escape vehicles. It form an important element in the stability of the vehicle and in the ability to direct the car with considerable accuracy. The Tie Rod End consists of two parts: cranked assembly which consist of the inner tie rod end and the outer tie rod end used to provide smooth response during steering. In the course of its production, Ford Escape has probably used a number of Tie Rod Ends versions; however, specific changes are not specified. The primary one remains more or less the same in all these types, which is to guarantee proper steering characteristics and subsequent behavior of the car. It is also possible to know more about the design and use of the Tie Rod End by extending knowledge concerning the general integrity of the steering system of Ford Escape vehicles.

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Ford Escape Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Experts 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.