RWD Front Upper Control Arm Pair with Ball Joints for Ford & Lincoln

RWD Front Upper Control Arm Pair with Ball Joints for Ford and Lincoln

Replacement front upper control arm pair for the specific Ford and Lincoln applications listed below. The package includes one driver-side arm and one passenger-side arm, each with a ball joint assembly.

Important fitment restriction: This pair is for RWD models only. It is not confirmed for 4WD applications. The available source does not specify engine, cab or body style, wheelbase, trim, suspension package, production-date breakpoints, or reference numbers. For F-250 applications, verify the exact truck series and original suspension because the source lists only model and year. Compare the original arms’ left/right shape, mounting points, bushing design, ball-joint taper, and suspension configuration. Verify by VIN before ordering.

Vehicle Compatibility

Ford

• 1997–2002 Ford Expedition — RWD only
• 1997–2003 Ford F-150 — RWD only
• 1997–1999 Ford F-250 — RWD only; verify exact truck series and suspension

Lincoln

• 2002 Lincoln Blackwood — RWD only
• 1998–2002 Lincoln Navigator — RWD only

Package Contents

• One front upper control arm with ball joint — driver side
• One front upper control arm with ball joint — passenger side
• Total: Two front upper control arms with two ball joint assemblies

Ball joints are explicitly listed as included. Control-arm bushings, mounting bolts, nuts, cotter pins, and other installation hardware are not separately confirmed in the available source.

Common Control Arm and Ball Joint Symptoms

• Clunking or knocking over bumps
• Steering wander or unstable handling
• Uneven or accelerated front tire wear
• Excess movement at an upper control-arm bushing or ball joint
• Alignment that will not remain within specification

Similar symptoms may also be caused by lower ball joints, tie rods, shocks, wheel bearings, sway-bar links, tires, or alignment. Inspect the complete front suspension and steering system before replacement.

Installation Notes

Professional installation is strongly recommended. Support the vehicle safely and inspect the frame mounting points, fasteners, steering knuckles, lower control arms, tie rods, shocks, sway-bar links, and wheel bearings. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s ball-joint and control-arm torque procedures. Where required, tighten bonded-rubber bushing fasteners at normal ride height to avoid preloading the bushings. Install cotter pins and locking hardware where specified. A four-wheel alignment should be performed after installation, followed by a controlled low-speed safety check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit 4WD models?
No 4WD application is confirmed. The available fitment specifies RWD models only.

Are both sides included?
Yes. The source confirms one driver-side and one passenger-side front upper control arm.

Are ball joints included?
Yes. Both upper control arms are listed with ball joint assemblies.