MOOG 02-05 Ford Explorer Front Upper Ball Joint

The metal-to-metal design of the Gusher Bearing in this Moog ball joint lets grease flow through the bearing surface. This helps reduce friction and extend the life of the part, keeping your front end feeling solid. If you're working on the front suspension of your 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, or Mercury Mountaineer, this upper ball joint is a well-built replacement that restores like-new steering.

Moog engineers this ball joint with a patented pressed-in cover plate that seals out debris, which helps minimize looseness and reduce bearing wear. The ball stud itself is heat-treated to meet or exceed Original Equipment requirements, making it strong and resistant to fatigue. Plus, the Belleville preload washer helps keep the bearing package tight as the bearings naturally wear over time. It's also designed to be greaseable, so you can flush out contaminants with fresh lubricant, further reducing corrosion and wear.

This ball joint is designed for an easy installation with precision tolerances, ensuring it fits right and helps with steering alignment. Having a greaseable socket is a practical detail that helps maintain the part's integrity over the long haul.