Delphi TC6912 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper

OE-Style Front Upper Ball Joint

Delphi TC6912 is a front upper suspension ball joint built for select Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It combines OE-focused dimensional control with a press-in design for direct replacement service on the front suspension.

Fits 2009-2013 Mazda 6, front upper. Fits 2009-2012 Ford Fusion, front upper. Fits 2009-2012 Lincoln MKZ, front upper. Fits 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, front upper.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a gray finish
• Press-in mounting type for front upper suspension service
• Tapered threaded stud with 12.0 mm thread diameter and 1.25 pitch
• Dust boot included with chloroprene rubber (CR) material
• Mounting hardware and nuts included
• Non-greaseable, non-adjustable design
• OE-focused dimensional and material analysis for fit consistency

Detailed Description

Delphi TC6912 is engineered as a front upper suspension ball joint for vehicles that use a press-in style connection. Delphi applies OE-level testing and material analysis to its aftermarket steering and suspension portfolio, including exposure to extreme temperatures and salt spray testing to evaluate durability in harsh conditions. The result is a replacement part built around OE-style dimensions and material compatibility for the Mazda 6, Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercury Milan applications listed above. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K500381 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Front suspension looseness or play at the upper ball joint
• Clunking or knocking from the front suspension over bumps
• Uneven tire wear related to worn steering and suspension joints
• Steering instability or wandering caused by joint wear
• Inspection failure from excessive ball joint movement

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front upper fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Because this is a press-in ball joint, proper removal and installation tools are required to service the control arm correctly. Inspect the surrounding suspension components, including the control arm, bushings, and fasteners, before reassembly. Use the included dust boot and supplied hardware during installation, and confirm the tapered stud seats correctly in the mating knuckle or arm.

Quality Assurance

Delphi tests its OE-based steering and suspension parts under extreme temperature and corrosion conditions to support consistent performance in service. The brand’s OE engineering background and dimensional analysis help maintain close alignment between the replacement part and the original application.