Dorman 524-181 Lateral Arm - Rear Upper

Dorman 524-181 Rear Upper Lateral Arm

Dorman 524-181 is a steel rear upper lateral arm built for specific Ford Escape applications. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on 2013-2019 Ford Escape models with a stamped steel design.

Key Features

• Steel construction for suspension service on the rear upper position
• Stamped control arm design
• Rubber bushings included
• No ball joint included or installed
• Non-adjustable design
• Grease fitting not required
• Fits 2013-2019 Ford Escape, rear upper

Detailed Description

This Dorman lateral arm is engineered for the rear upper suspension location on the Ford Escape and follows the OE-style stamped steel layout used on the listed vehicles. The 524-181 replacement arm includes rubber bushings and is built without a ball joint, matching the specified application for straightforward suspension service. For shoppers searching for a rear upper lateral arm for 2013-2019 Ford Escape, Dorman 524-181 provides a direct-fit replacement option for the stamped steel design.

This part cross-references Centric Parts 624.65029 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension looseness or excess movement
• Clunking or knocking from worn lateral arm bushings
• Uneven rear wheel tracking caused by worn suspension links
• Handling instability from deteriorated rear upper arm components
• Service replacement for damaged stamped steel lateral arm assemblies

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment by year, make, model, and rear upper position before installation. This arm is not adjustable, so alignment should be checked after suspension work is completed. Confirm the stamped steel design matches the original part on your Ford Escape before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this lateral arm as a tested replacement part for specific OE applications, with attention to fit, form, and function for the listed Ford Escape models.