Delphi TC1672 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Lower

Delphi TC1672 Front Lower Ball Joint

Delphi TC1672 is a front lower suspension ball joint built for OE-style replacement on a wide range of Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications. It combines a press-in design with a greaseable, serviceable construction and includes the dust boot, castle nut, cotter pin, and related mounting hardware specified in the product data.

Key Features

• Front lower suspension ball joint for OE replacement service
• Press-in mounting type with threaded, tapered stud
• Greaseable design with grease fitting included
• Dust boot included; boot material is chloroprene rubber (CR)
• Castle nut, cotter pin, nuts, washers, and mounting hardware included
• Ball material: alloy steel SAE 5140; housing material: carbon steel SAE 1040
• Standard replacement grade for everyday suspension service
• Compatible with Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Mazda B3000, and related front lower applications

Detailed Description

Delphi TC1672 is engineered for front lower suspension locations where precise steering response and stable suspension geometry matter. Delphi applies OE-focused dimensional and material analysis to support fitment consistency between original equipment and aftermarket replacement parts. The ball joint uses a tapered threaded stud, press-in mounting, and a greaseable design to support routine chassis service on vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda B4000, and Lincoln Navigator. This part number, TC1672, is also referenced across multiple OE-style replacement catalogs for the same application.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products CK620319 and Beck/Arnley 101-5771 for the same application.

What It Helps Repair

• Front-end looseness or play from a worn lower ball joint
• Clunking or popping noises from the front suspension
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension joint wear
• Steering wander or reduced road feel
• Loss of suspension alignment stability at the front lower position

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1998-2011 Ford Ranger, front lower
• Fits 1995-2010 Ford Explorer, front lower
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, front lower
• Fits 2001-2010 Mazda B2300, front lower
• Fits 1998-2010 Mazda B4000, front lower
• Fits 1997-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, front lower
• Fits 1998-2007 Mazda B3000, front lower
• Fits 2004 Ford F-150, front lower, Eleventh Digit of VIN is C
• Fits 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, front lower
• Fits 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, front lower
• Fits 1997-2003 Ford F-150, front lower
• Fits 1997-2002 Ford Expedition, front lower
• Fits 2002 Lincoln Blackwood, front lower
• Fits 1998-2002 Lincoln Navigator, front lower
• Fits 1999-2001 Mazda B2500, front lower
• Fits 1999 Ford F-250, front lower, with Independent Front Suspension
• Fits 1997-1998 Ford F-250, front lower
• Fits 1997 Ford F-250 HD, front lower, with Independent Front Suspension

Verify the front lower position and VIN note where listed before installation. Because this is a press-in ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are recommended to avoid damage to the control arm or joint housing.

Quality Assurance

Delphi tests this OE-style steering and suspension part across extreme temperature conditions below -40 degrees C and above 120 degrees C, and subjects it to 720 hours of salt spray exposure. That validation, along with dimensional and material analysis, supports consistent OE-level compatibility for the listed Ford, Mazda, Mercury, and Lincoln applications.