{"product_id":"dorman-544-570-steering-tie-rod-end-front-outer","title":"Dorman 544-570 Steering Tie Rod End - Front Outer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 544-570 Front Outer Tie Rod End\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 544-570 is a straight steering tie rod end for specific Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. It directly replaces the original equipment tie rod end and is built for smooth, safe steering operation on front outer positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement steering tie rod end for select vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits front outer steering positions on Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car, and related models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased design with grease fitting included for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust boot included to help protect internal components from road contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable, straight design with male ends and taper stud type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel housing and steel tie rod construction with powder-coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade for OE-style steering service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-references MOOG ES3495 for the same application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman steering tie rod end, part number 544-570, is engineered for front outer steering service on 1979-2002 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury platforms. It is a direct OE-style replacement for applications such as Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car, where precise steering linkage condition is critical to road feel and alignment stability. The straight, adjustable design uses male ends, a taper stud, and a powder-coated steel housing to match the demands of daily driving and routine steering maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a polymer bearing material and a polychloroprene dust boot, Dorman 544-570 is pre-greased and includes a grease fitting for ongoing lubrication. The part number 544-570 is also listed against several OE and aftermarket references, making it a practical choice when replacing worn front outer tie rod ends on Ford Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Town Car applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or wandering steering feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-end play caused by worn tie rod end joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven tire wear related to steering linkage wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the front steering system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlignment instability after steering component wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front outer fitment by year, make, model, and steering position before installation. This part fits 1992-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, front outer; 1991-2002 Ford Grand Marquis, front outer; 1981-2002 Lincoln Town Car, front outer; 1979-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, front outer; 1987-1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, front outer; 1987-1991 Mercury Colony Park, front outer; 1979-1986 Ford LTD, front outer; 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, front outer; and 1979-1982 Mercury Marquis, front outer. After replacement, a professional wheel alignment is recommended to restore steering geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman subjects this steering tie rod end to an industry-leading evaluation process to confirm smooth, safe operation. The design follows standard replacement specifications for the listed Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications and is built to replace the original equipment part on specific vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52771304767669,"sku":"BKKY-544-570","price":29.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_544570_Bac.jpg?v=1783406625","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-544-570-steering-tie-rod-end-front-outer","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}