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DormanPart #: 543-038
Dorman 543-038 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
⚙️ 4 vehicles fit this part
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✅OE Direct Replacement — Bolt-on fit, no modifications needed
🚗Fitment: Ford and Mercury, Explorer and Mountaineer
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Dorman 543-038 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 543-038 |
| Length | 92 |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Negro |
| Color | Noir |
| End 1 Gender | Female |
| End 1 Gender | Hembra |
| End 2 Gender | Macho |
| End 2 Gender | Male |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Finish | Revestimiento en polvo |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Grease Fitting Included | Non |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Oui |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Sí |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
| Housing Material | Acero |
| Housing Material | Steel |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 chaveta |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 extremo del terminal de la dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 tuerca de seguridad |
| Package Contents | 1 castle nut |
| Package Contents | 1 cotter pin |
| Package Contents | 1 steering tie rod end |
This part fits 4 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ford | Explorer | Front Outer | |
| 1997 | Mercury | Mountaineer | Front Outer | |
| 1996 | Ford | Explorer | Front Outer | |
| 1995 | Ford | Explorer | Front 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:
45A068946A0689A612.61029ES-3302-RLES3302ES3302EES3302GLES3302RLF5TZ3A131AGES3302RLJTE7044MES3302RLTA2326
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.