Dorman CB85187RD Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Upper
Dorman RD Front Left Upper Control Arm
Dorman RD CB85187RD is a front left upper suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for severe-duty use on Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. It is a direct replacement for specified Ford F-150, Expedition, Navigator, and Mark LT applications, with a focus on durability in towing, hauling, off-road work, and emergency-service conditions.
RD Rugged Duty Construction
The RD line is Dorman’s rugged-duty chassis program for vehicles that see demanding service. On CB85187RD, the ball joint housing uses quenched and tempered steel for added strength, and the protective finish is designed to resist corrosion. The control arm is steel with a casting/forged design, black finish, and pre-installed ball joint and bushings for a service-ready replacement.
- Front left upper control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits Ford F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Mark LT applications
- Pre-greased joint for streamlined installation
- Ball joint installed with threaded stud design
- Steel control arm and steel bushings
- Corrosion-resistant coating on the assembly and included hardware
- Standard replacement grade for specified severe-duty vehicles
Detailed Application Coverage
CB85187RD is engineered for the front left upper position on 2004-2014 Ford F-150, 2007-2017 Ford Expedition, 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator, and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT. It also fits 2006 Ford Expedition front left upper without level sensor and 2006 Lincoln Navigator front left upper from 12/14/05. This part number, CB85187RD, is a practical OE-style solution when the original control arm or ball joint has worn out on a Ford F-150 front left upper suspension repair or a Lincoln Navigator front left upper replacement.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products CK80306 for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Address
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
- Excessive play from a worn upper ball joint
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension looseness
- Steering wander or reduced front-end stability
- Corrosion-related failure in severe-duty service
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s front left upper application before installation, especially on 2006 Expedition models without level sensor and 2006 Navigator models built from 12/14/05. The assembly is pre-greased and includes the ball joint and bushings, which helps simplify service. After installation, perform a professional alignment to confirm proper suspension geometry.
Quality Assurance
Dorman RD chassis parts are engineered for demanding service environments and built with upgraded materials and corrosion protection for long-term durability. CB85187RD is designed as a replacement for specified original equipment applications on Ford and Lincoln vehicles where downtime is not an option.
Dorman CB85187RD Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Upper
Dorman RD Front Left Upper Control Arm
Dorman RD CB85187RD is a front left upper suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for severe-duty use on Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. It is a direct replacement for specified Ford F-150, Expedition, Navigator, and Mark LT applications, with a focus on durability in towing, hauling, off-road work, and emergency-service conditions.
RD Rugged Duty Construction
The RD line is Dorman’s rugged-duty chassis program for vehicles that see demanding service. On CB85187RD, the ball joint housing uses quenched and tempered steel for added strength, and the protective finish is designed to resist corrosion. The control arm is steel with a casting/forged design, black finish, and pre-installed ball joint and bushings for a service-ready replacement.
- Front left upper control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits Ford F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Mark LT applications
- Pre-greased joint for streamlined installation
- Ball joint installed with threaded stud design
- Steel control arm and steel bushings
- Corrosion-resistant coating on the assembly and included hardware
- Standard replacement grade for specified severe-duty vehicles
Detailed Application Coverage
CB85187RD is engineered for the front left upper position on 2004-2014 Ford F-150, 2007-2017 Ford Expedition, 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator, and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT. It also fits 2006 Ford Expedition front left upper without level sensor and 2006 Lincoln Navigator front left upper from 12/14/05. This part number, CB85187RD, is a practical OE-style solution when the original control arm or ball joint has worn out on a Ford F-150 front left upper suspension repair or a Lincoln Navigator front left upper replacement.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products CK80306 for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Address
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
- Excessive play from a worn upper ball joint
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension looseness
- Steering wander or reduced front-end stability
- Corrosion-related failure in severe-duty service
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s front left upper application before installation, especially on 2006 Expedition models without level sensor and 2006 Navigator models built from 12/14/05. The assembly is pre-greased and includes the ball joint and bushings, which helps simplify service. After installation, perform a professional alignment to confirm proper suspension geometry.
Quality Assurance
Dorman RD chassis parts are engineered for demanding service environments and built with upgraded materials and corrosion protection for long-term durability. CB85187RD is designed as a replacement for specified original equipment applications on Ford and Lincoln vehicles where downtime is not an option.
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Dorman RD Front Left Upper Control Arm
Dorman RD CB85187RD is a front left upper suspension control arm and ball joint assembly built for severe-duty use on Ford and Lincoln trucks and SUVs. It is a direct replacement for specified Ford F-150, Expedition, Navigator, and Mark LT applications, with a focus on durability in towing, hauling, off-road work, and emergency-service conditions.
RD Rugged Duty Construction
The RD line is Dorman’s rugged-duty chassis program for vehicles that see demanding service. On CB85187RD, the ball joint housing uses quenched and tempered steel for added strength, and the protective finish is designed to resist corrosion. The control arm is steel with a casting/forged design, black finish, and pre-installed ball joint and bushings for a service-ready replacement.
- Front left upper control arm and ball joint assembly
- Fits Ford F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Lincoln Mark LT applications
- Pre-greased joint for streamlined installation
- Ball joint installed with threaded stud design
- Steel control arm and steel bushings
- Corrosion-resistant coating on the assembly and included hardware
- Standard replacement grade for specified severe-duty vehicles
Detailed Application Coverage
CB85187RD is engineered for the front left upper position on 2004-2014 Ford F-150, 2007-2017 Ford Expedition, 2007-2017 Lincoln Navigator, and 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT. It also fits 2006 Ford Expedition front left upper without level sensor and 2006 Lincoln Navigator front left upper from 12/14/05. This part number, CB85187RD, is a practical OE-style solution when the original control arm or ball joint has worn out on a Ford F-150 front left upper suspension repair or a Lincoln Navigator front left upper replacement.
This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products CK80306 for the same application.
Common Problems It Can Address
- Clunking or knocking from the front suspension
- Excessive play from a worn upper ball joint
- Uneven tire wear caused by suspension looseness
- Steering wander or reduced front-end stability
- Corrosion-related failure in severe-duty service
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle’s front left upper application before installation, especially on 2006 Expedition models without level sensor and 2006 Navigator models built from 12/14/05. The assembly is pre-greased and includes the ball joint and bushings, which helps simplify service. After installation, perform a professional alignment to confirm proper suspension geometry.
Quality Assurance
Dorman RD chassis parts are engineered for demanding service environments and built with upgraded materials and corrosion protection for long-term durability. CB85187RD is designed as a replacement for specified original equipment applications on Ford and Lincoln vehicles where downtime is not an option.
