Delphi TA2287 Steering Tie Rod End - Outer
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Delphi TA2287 Steering Tie Rod End - Outer

Brand Delphi TA2287
Position Outer
Adjustable No
Bearing Material Plastic
Color Gray
Dust Boot Included Yes
Dust Boot Material Choloroprene Rubber (CR)
End 1 Gender Female
End 1 Thread Diameter 12.0
End 1 Thread Direction Clockwise
End 1 Thread Pitch 1.25
End 2 Gender Male
End 2 Thread Diameter 12.0
End 2 Thread Direction Clockwise
End 2 Thread Pitch 1.25
Friction Material Thickness Coated
Grade Standard
Grade Type Standard
Grease Fitting Included No
Greaseable No
Height 79.0
Housing Material High Strength Steel
Item Grade Standard Replacement
Length 100.0
Length Stud Center to End 82.0
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Position(s) Front Outer, Outer. For the position specific to your vehicle, refer to the Application tab.
Pre-Greased No
Stud Type Threaded
Tie Rod Material Steel
Type Straight
Weight 0.68
Width 37.0
Fits Ford and Mercury · 4 vehicles

Standard replacement. OE expertise and dimensional analysis help ensure compatibility.

Coated finish. Helps resist corrosion through extreme temperature and salt-spray testing.

Steel construction. High-strength materials with a dust boot and mounting hardware included.

Cross-references Mevotech Supreme MES3048RL, MOOG Chassis Products ES3048RL and F1CZ 3A130-A for the same application. See all 6.

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OE-Style Steering Tie Rod End

Delphi TA2287 is a steering tie rod end built for front outer steering service on select Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer models. It combines OE-focused dimensional control with a coated high-strength steel housing, a dust boot, and standard replacement construction for direct steering linkage service.

Key Features

  • Part number TA2287 steering tie rod end for front outer applications
  • Fits 1995-1996 Ford Escort, outer
  • Fits 1995-1996 Mercury Tracer, outer
  • High-strength steel housing with coated finish
  • Dust boot included for joint protection
  • Threaded stud design with 12.0 mm end threads and clockwise thread direction
  • Standard replacement grade with mounting hardware included
  • Delphi OE-focused dimensional and material analysis for fit consistency

Detailed Description

Delphi TA2287 is a straight steering tie rod end engineered for the outer front steering position. It is listed for 1995-1996 Ford Escort and 1995-1996 Mercury Tracer outer applications, making it a direct-fit service part for steering linkage repair on those vehicles. The design uses a high-strength steel housing, steel tie rod material, and a chloroprene rubber dust boot to help protect the joint from road contamination. Delphi validates its steering portfolio with temperature and corrosion exposure testing, including sub-zero and high-heat conditions plus extended salt spray testing, and uses dimensional and material analysis to support OE-style compatibility. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES3048RL and Mevotech Supreme MES3048RL for the same application. TA2287 is a practical choice when replacing a worn outer tie rod end on a Ford Escort or Mercury Tracer steering system.

What It Helps Fix

  • Loose or wandering steering feel
  • Front-end play caused by a worn outer tie rod end
  • Uneven tire wear related to steering linkage wear
  • Clunking or knocking from the front steering assembly
  • Steering response that no longer tracks straight

Installation Notes and Tips

Install TA2287 at the outer front steering position only, and verify the vehicle application before service. Because this part is not adjustable, a professional alignment is recommended after replacement. Inspect the mating steering components, threads, and boots during installation, and confirm the correct clockwise thread orientation and 12.0 mm thread dimensions match the vehicle specification.

Quality Assurance

Delphi applies OE expertise to its aftermarket steering parts and subjects them to extreme temperature and corrosion testing to support durability in real-world conditions. The brand also uses dimensional and material analysis to help maintain OE-to-aftermarket compatibility for the listed Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer applications.

Related reading

This part fits 4 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1996FordEscortOuter—
1996MercuryTracerOuter—
1995FordEscortOuter—
1995MercuryTracerOuter—
Directly replaces or cross-references 6 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Mevotech Supreme — MES3048RLMOOG Chassis Products — ES3048RLF1CZ 3A130-AJTE7028T3048TO86415