{"product_id":"dorman-527-168-lateral-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-rear-upper","title":"Dorman 527-168 Lateral Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Rear Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 527-168 Rear Lateral Link\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 527-168 is a rear upper lateral arm and ball joint assembly for select Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. It replaces the factory rear suspension toe compensator link with an OE FIX design that addresses a known weld-fracture failure point in the original part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX rear lateral link design for rear suspension repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid, one-piece steel cast threaded shaft ends replace welded ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18mm threaded shaft ends increase diameter versus the 14mm factory design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to improve load distribution across the suspension link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement part with ball joint included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: 1 lateral link and 2 nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rear lateral link is engineered for Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT applications where the original rear suspension control arm toe compensator link can fracture at the welded threaded shaft ends. By using solid, one-piece steel castings at both ends and a larger 18mm shaft diameter, part number 527-168 is designed to provide a more durable rear suspension repair and more consistent handling response. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK623606 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear lateral link fracture at the threaded shaft ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or inconsistent rear suspension geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced steering control caused by a failed toe compensator link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven load distribution in the rear suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat repairs tied to the original welded-end design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 2012-2019 Ford Flex, rear upper; 2011 Ford Flex, rear upper, from 9\/20\/10. Compatible With 2012-2019 Ford Taurus, rear upper; 2011 Ford Taurus, rear upper, from 9\/20\/10. Compatible With 2012-2016 Lincoln MKS, rear upper; 2011 Lincoln MKS, rear upper, from 9\/20\/10. Compatible With 2012-2019 Lincoln MKT, rear upper; 2011 Lincoln MKT, rear upper, from 9\/20\/10. Verify rear suspension configuration before installation and compare the original link to part number 527-168 for proper application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX components are designed as direct-fit replacement solutions that address known failure points in original equipment designs. Part number 527-168 uses upgraded construction details to improve durability in the rear suspension assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52756078297269,"sku":"BKKY-527-168","price":83.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_527168_Fro.jpg?v=1782971914","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-527-168-lateral-arm-and-ball-joint-assembly-rear-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}