How to remove and install the tie-rod end on Ford Explorer?

To remove the front wheel, first loosen the lug nuts on the side to be dismantled, then raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. If the vehicle has Automatic Ride Control, ensure the air suspension switch is turned off before raising the vehicle to avoid damage. Next, remove the front wheel, then take out the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the tie-rod end stud, discarding the cotter pin afterward. Use a Pitman arm puller to disconnect the tie-rod from the steering spindle, ensuring to back off the nut without removing it and using a small puller to force the ballstud out. For models from 1994 and earlier, loosen the clamp bolts on the tie-rod adjusting sleeve; for 1995 and later models, loosen the tie-rod end jam nut and back it off several turns. Mark the threads adjacent to the adjusting sleeve or tie-rod end, then unscrew the tie-rod end from the adjusting sleeve or connecting rod. For installation, insert the tie-rod end into the adjusting sleeve or connecting rod, threading it in until the marks align. Attach the tie-rod onto the steering spindle, ensuring the front wheels and steering wheel are straight and the tie-rod stud is seated properly to prevent rotation while tightening the nut. Install a new nut on the stud and tighten it to the specified torque, then add a new cotter pin and bend the ends over completely. Tighten the tie-rod adjusting sleeve clamp bolts or jam nut to the specified torque, ensuring the tie-rod is positioned as it was originally. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, followed by having the front-end alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: BB5Z-3A130-B
$70.62 MSRP: $116.73
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- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-3A130-A, MEF-21
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 5L5Z-3A130-AA
$36.94 MSRP: $58.91
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Replaces: F87Z-3A130-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: AL2Z-3A130-A
$47.88 MSRP: $76.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Replaces: 6L2Z-3A130-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 6L2Z-3A130-AA
$47.88 MSRP: $76.36
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Replaced by: AL2Z-3A130-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: F87Z-3A130-BA
$36.94 MSRP: $58.91
You Save: $21.97 (38%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side,Outer
- Replaced by: 5L5Z-3A130-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: BB5Z-3A130-A
$70.62 MSRP: $116.73
You Save: $46.11 (40%)
Ships in 1 Business Day
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Replaced by: BB5Z-3A130-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: F5TZ-3A131-A
$51.18 MSRP: $69.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH - outer
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side,Outer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End Spindle Rod Connector
Part Number: FOTZ3A130A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Inner Tie Rod
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 5L2Z-3A130-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Replaces: 4L2Z-3A130-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer End Assembly - Drag Link Rod
Part Number: FOTZ-3A131-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: End Assy - Drag Link Rod; Outer Tie Rod, Tie Rod End
- Position: Passenger Side,Outer
- Replaces: E9TZ-3A131-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: FOTZ-3A131-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Outer Tie Rod, Tie Rod End
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: E9TZ-3A131-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 4L2Z-3A130-AA
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Warranty Eligible
- Replaced by: 5L2Z-3A130-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: 4U2Z-3V130-DA
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer End Assembly Drag Link Rod
Part Number: F1TZ3A131A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End Assy - Drag Link Rod; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End Spindle Rod Connector
Part Number: F1TZ3A131B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: End - Spindle Rod Connecting; Outer Tie Rod
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: FOTZ-3V130-A
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: LH - Inner, 4X4
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer End - Spindle Rod Connecting
Part Number: FOTZ-3V304-A
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side,Inner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT

Ford Explorer Tie Rod End

In Ford Explorer vehicles the Tie Rod End is a vital component in the steering system since it joins the steering rack to the steering knuckles. Such link is helpful for the steady and stable vehicle and also help the driver to have full control of the vehicle direction. The Tie Rod End consists of two components: namely the inner tie rod end and the outer tie rod end that are helpful in the process of steering smoothly. Different generations of Tie Rod End have been fitted on a Ford Explorer vehicle at different years of production although from one generation to another, design and performance aspects might have changed slightly. This has a primary purpose, but parameters may vary regarding building materials or design solutions, which affect sturdiness and sensitivity.

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Ford Explorer Tie Rod End Parts Questions & Experts Answers

End Assembly - Drag Link Rod
FOTZ-3A131-A
Q: How to remove and install the tie-rod end on Ford Explorer?
A: To remove the front wheel, first loosen the lug nuts on the side to be dismantled, then raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. If the vehicle has Automatic Ride Control, ensure the air suspension switch is turned off before raising the vehicle to avoid damage. Next, remove the front wheel, then take out the cotter pin and loosen the nut on the tie-rod end stud, discarding the cotter pin afterward. Use a Pitman arm puller to disconnect the tie-rod from the steering spindle, ensuring to back off the nut without removing it and using a small puller to force the ballstud out. For models from 1994 and earlier, loosen the clamp bolts on the tie-rod adjusting sleeve; for 1995 and later models, loosen the tie-rod end jam nut and back it off several turns. Mark the threads adjacent to the adjusting sleeve or tie-rod end, then unscrew the tie-rod end from the adjusting sleeve or connecting rod. For installation, insert the tie-rod end into the adjusting sleeve or connecting rod, threading it in until the marks align. Attach the tie-rod onto the steering spindle, ensuring the front wheels and steering wheel are straight and the tie-rod stud is seated properly to prevent rotation while tightening the nut. Install a new nut on the stud and tighten it to the specified torque, then add a new cotter pin and bend the ends over completely. Tighten the tie-rod adjusting sleeve clamp bolts or jam nut to the specified torque, ensuring the tie-rod is positioned as it was originally. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque, followed by having the front-end alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.