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Part #: 542-980

Dorman 542-980 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer

Front Outer
⚙️ 24 vehicles fit this part
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🚗Fitment: Ford and Mercury, Cougar and Thunderbird
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Dorman 542-980 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
BrandDorman
Part Number542-980
Length110
ColorBlack
ColorNegro
ColorNoir
End 1 GenderFemale
End 1 GenderHembra
End 2 GenderMacho
End 2 GenderMale
FinishPowder coated
FinishRevestimiento en polvo
Grease Fitting IncludedNo
Grease Fitting IncludedNon
Mounting Hardware IncludedOui
Mounting Hardware IncludedSí
Mounting Hardware IncludedYes
Housing MaterialAcero
Housing MaterialSteel
Contenidos del paquete1 extremo del terminal de la dirección
Package Contents1 tie rod end

This part fits 24 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
1997FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1997MercuryCougarFront Outer
1996FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1996MercuryCougarFront Outer
1995FordCougarFront Outer
1995FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1995MercuryCougarFront Outer
1994FordCougarFront Outer
1994FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1994MercuryCougarFront Outer
1993FordCougarFront Outer
1993FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1993MercuryCougarFront Outer
1992FordCougarFront Outer
1992FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1992MercuryCougarFront Outer
1991FordCougarFront Outer
1991FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1991MercuryCougarFront Outer
1990FordCougarFront Outer
1990FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1990MercuryCougarFront Outer
1989FordThunderbirdFront Outer
1989MercuryCougarFront Outer

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

45A045646A0466A612.61034E9SZ3A130BES-3004-RLES3004RES3004RGLES3004RLF4SZ3A130AGES3004RLJTE1353MES3004RLTA2777

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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