Delphi TA5502 Steering Tie Rod End - Inner

OE-Style Front Inner Tie Rod End

The Delphi TA5502 steering tie rod end is a standard replacement for front inner steering service on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It is built with OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support proper fit and steering response in applications such as the 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, and 2006-2009 Mercury Milan.

Key Features

• Front inner steering tie rod end for select Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr applications
• Delphi part number TA5502
• Steel housing and steel tie rod construction with coated black finish
• Pre-greased design with no grease fitting required
• Adjustable straight design for steering linkage service
• Male threaded ends with 18.0 mm and 14.0 mm thread diameters
• Mounting hardware included
• Polyoxymethylene (POM) bearing material for consistent movement

Detailed Description

Delphi TA5502 is a front inner steering tie rod end engineered as a standard replacement for vehicles that use a straight, adjustable inner linkage design. It measures 198.5 mm in overall length, uses clockwise thread direction on both ends, and is pre-greased for service-ready installation. The steel housing, coated finish, and POM bearing material support durable steering operation in demanding road conditions. This part cross-references Dorman Premium TI85360XL for the same application.

Compatible With 2006-2012 Ford Fusion, inner steering service; 2007-2012 Lincoln MKZ, inner steering service; 2006-2009 Mercury Milan, inner steering service; and 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, inner steering service. The Delphi TA5502 is a direct-fit steering component for these front inner applications.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive play in the front inner steering linkage
• Loose or imprecise steering feel
• Uneven steering response caused by worn tie rod components
• Clunking or knocking from the steering system
• Alignment issues related to worn inner steering parts

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify thread direction, thread diameter, and overall length before installation. Because this is a front inner steering component, a professional alignment is required after replacement. Inspect related steering parts for wear at the same time, including outer tie rod ends and adjacent linkage components. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Delphi applies OE engineering standards to its aftermarket steering portfolio and validates parts through temperature and corrosion testing, including exposure below -40 degrees C, above 120 degrees C, and extended salt-spray testing. The TA5502 is built to support OE-level dimensional compatibility for the listed Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr applications.