Mevotech CTXMS40185 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Lower

Front Left Lower Control Arm for Explorer

Mevotech CTXMS40185 is a front left lower suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for select Ford Explorer models. It is built with a steel arm, pre-greased components, and a greaseable design for service-friendly maintenance on high-use vehicles.

Fits 2011-2019 Ford Explorer, front left lower.

Key Features

• Steel control arm construction for demanding suspension service
• Ball joint included with threaded stud type
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Bushings included with rubber bushing material
• Dust boot included with neoprene boot material
• Mounting hardware included
• Locking nut included
• Non-adjustable design for direct replacement use
• Gold control arm finish with green boot color

Detailed Description

Mevotech TTX CTXMS40185 is engineered for Ford Explorer front suspension repair where durability and serviceability matter. The assembly combines a steel control arm with a sintered metal bearing, rubber bushings, and a greaseable ball joint to support consistent operation under repeated load. Mevotech TTX parts are built for commercial vehicles, fleets, SUVs, passenger vehicles, and working trucks, and this control arm follows that approach with upgraded components and Labor Saver design elements that simplify the job.

This part cross-references Ford OE numbers 19472733 and BB5Z3079B for the same application. The CTXMS40185 part number is also useful when searching for a Ford Explorer front left lower control arm and ball joint assembly or a Mevotech TTX suspension control arm replacement.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Clunking or looseness from a worn lower control arm assembly
• Uneven tire wear caused by suspension play
• Steering instability from a failing ball joint
• Noise from deteriorated bushings or dust boot damage
• Reduced suspension control on a Ford Explorer front left lower corner

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify position before installation: front left lower. Inspect adjacent suspension components, alignment angles, and fasteners during replacement. Because this assembly includes a threaded ball joint stud, grease fitting, bushings, dust boot, mounting hardware, and locking nut, confirm all mating surfaces are clean and torque fasteners to the vehicle service specification after installation.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech TTX components are built with upgraded materials and service-focused features for demanding suspension applications. CTXMS40185 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed Ford Explorer applications and is backed by Mevotech product engineering standards.