What is the purpose of the greaseable socket?

The greaseable socket allows you to introduce fresh lubricant into the ball joint. This helps to flush out contaminants like dirt and water, which can cause corrosion and wear, ultimately extending the life of the component.

What does the Problem Solver Gusher Bearing design do?

This design features a metal-to-metal construction that allows grease to flow directly through the bearing surface. This continuous lubrication helps reduce friction and wear, contributing to a longer service life for the ball joint.

Does this ball joint come with any hardware?

This product includes the ball joint itself. It is recommended to refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions for a complete list of required hardware and any additional components needed for installation.

1997-2003 Ford Escort Front Lower Ball Joint | Moog

Name: MOOG 97-03 Ford Escort Front Lower Ball Joint
Brand: Moog
Price: 59.79 USD
Availability: InStock

MOOG 97-03 Ford Escort Front Lower Ball Joint

$59.79

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Fits 1997-2003 Ford Escort. This Moog front lower ball joint restores like-new steering with a durable, greaseable socket.

Key Features

Fits 1997-2003 Ford Escort.
This product includes one front lower ball joint.
The Problem Solver Gusher Bearing design allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, reducing friction and extending life.
A patented pressed-in cover plate seals out debris and minimizes looseness, reducing bearing wear.
Ball studs are heat treated to match or exceed OE requirements to inhibit premature failure.
The greaseable socket allows new lubricant to flush contaminants, reducing corrosion and wear.

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Product Details

When you're tackling the front suspension on your 1997-2003 Ford Escort, a new lower ball joint is often part of the job. This Moog ball joint is built to help restore that like-new steering feel. It features a metal-to-metal design that allows grease to flow through the bearing surface, which helps reduce friction and extend its life.

Moog has included a patented cover plate that seals out debris, helping to minimize looseness and reduce wear on the bearing. The ball stud itself is heat-treated to meet or exceed original equipment requirements, which helps prevent premature failure. Plus, the socket is greaseable, meaning you can flush out contaminants with fresh lubricant to further reduce corrosion and wear. A Belleville preload washer is also part of the design, helping to keep the bearing package tight as the component naturally wears over time.

This ball joint is designed for an easy installation with precision tolerances, aiming for a perfect fit right out of the box and making steering alignment straightforward.