{"product_id":"dorman-539-985-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","title":"Dorman 539-985 Suspension Ball Joint - Front Upper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 539-985 Front Upper Ball Joint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 539-985 is a threaded suspension ball joint built for front upper applications on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles with forged control arms. It is precision-engineered and tested as a direct replacement for the original equipment part, with a steel body, dust boot, and included mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded ball joint design for front upper suspension service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel construction with grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included with polychloroprene boot material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium suspension grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm wrench size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design with no grease fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 539-985 for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman suspension ball joint is made for specific front upper fitments on the 2003-2006 Ford Crown Victoria, 2003-2006 Lincoln Town Car, 2003-2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003-2004 Ford Grand Marquis, and 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder with forged control arms. The threaded stud design and press-in mounting type support OE-style replacement service where the original joint has worn, loosened, or developed excess play. Dorman 539-985 also cross-references MOOG Chassis Products K80272 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end looseness or steering wander from a worn upper ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or popping noises from suspension movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to suspension joint wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play in the front upper control arm area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspection failure caused by ball joint wear or boot damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2003-2006 Ford Crown Victoria, front upper, w\/Forged Control Arms. Fits 2003-2006 Lincoln Town Car, front upper, w\/Forged Control Arms. Fits 2003-2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, front upper, w\/Forged Control Arms. Fits 2003-2004 Ford Grand Marquis, front upper, w\/Forged Control Arms. Fits 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder, front upper, w\/Forged Control Arms. Verify control arm style before installation, and confirm the threaded stud and press-in mounting dimensions match the original part. Inspect the surrounding suspension components, alignment settings, and boot condition during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman engineers this replacement ball joint to match the original equipment application and subjects it to testing for fit and function on the listed vehicles. The steel construction, dust boot, and application-specific design support consistent service in front upper suspension repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52763276509365,"sku":"BKKY-539-985","price":67.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_539985_Bac.jpg?v=1783146845","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-539-985-suspension-ball-joint-front-upper","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}