Delphi TA5282 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner

OE-Style Inner Tie Rod End

Delphi TA5282 is a standard replacement steering tie rod end for the inner position on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is built with OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper steering linkage fitment on applications such as the Ford LTD, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Marquis, and Mercury Colony Park.

Delphi applies OE safety and durability testing to its aftermarket steering portfolio, including exposure to extreme temperatures and extended salt-spray testing. The result is an inner tie rod end engineered for consistent steering connection and dependable replacement fit.

Key Features

• Inner steering tie rod end for select Ford and Mercury applications
• Part number TA5282
• Steel housing and steel tie rod construction
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Dust boot included with chloroprene rubber construction
• Coated black finish for added corrosion resistance
• Male threaded ends with clockwise thread direction
• Non-adjustable standard replacement design
• Mounting hardware included

Detailed Description

Delphi TA5282 is an inner steering tie rod end designed for vehicles that require a direct replacement steering linkage component. It measures 381.0 mm in length, uses a bent tube design, and features a steel housing with a coated finish for durability in demanding undercar conditions. The part is pre-greased, greaseable, and supplied with a dust boot and grease fitting to support serviceability.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products ES727 for the same application. Compatible With 1967-1971 Ford LTD, inner; 1967-1971 Ford Thunderbird, inner; 1967-1971 Mercury Marquis, inner; 1967-1968 Mercury Colony Park, inner; and 1972 Ford LTD and 1972 Mercury Marquis, inner, to 08/07/1972. Delphi TA5282 is a practical choice when replacing worn steering linkage on classic Ford and Mercury models.

What It Helps Address

• Steering looseness caused by wear in the inner tie rod end
• Excessive play in the steering linkage
• Uneven steering response from a deteriorated joint
• Noise or clunking from worn steering components
• Corrosion-related failure in the steering linkage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify inner tie rod end position, thread direction, and thread diameter before installation. This part uses male threaded ends with clockwise thread direction on both ends, and it is not adjustable. Always inspect related steering components, align the front end after replacement, and confirm proper torque and boot seating during installation.

Quality Assurance

Delphi uses OE-level dimensional and material analysis for aftermarket steering parts and subjects components to extreme temperature and salt-spray testing to evaluate durability. TA5282 is built as a standard replacement part for consistent fit and steering performance on the listed Ford and Mercury applications.