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Mevotech GS401242 Lateral Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Rear
Rear Lateral Arm Assembly for Ford and Lincoln
Mevotech GS401242 is a rear lateral arm and ball joint assembly built for select Ford and Lincoln applications. It features an adjustable steel tube design with a unitized ball joint, pre-greased construction, and natural rubber bushings for direct suspension service on the rear axle.
- Adjustable rear lateral arm and ball joint assembly
- Steel tube construction with painted black finish
- Unitized ball joint mounting type
- Natural rubber bushings included
- Pre-greased for service-ready installation
- Threaded stud type
- Dimensions: 14.0 in. length, 2.17 in. width
Fitment and Application Details
Compatible with rear suspension service on 2009 Ford Flex, 2009 Lincoln MKS, 2010-2011 Ford Flex, 2010-2011 Ford Taurus, and 2011 Ford Flex before 9/19/2010. This Mevotech GS401242 rear lateral arm assembly is also a direct cross-reference for Delphi TC6714 and MOOG Chassis Products RK623059 for the same application.
Use this part when replacing a worn rear lateral arm on Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, or Lincoln MKS models that match the listed build dates. The adjustable design helps restore suspension geometry after wear-related changes in the original component.
What This Part Helps Address
- Rear suspension looseness or instability
- Clunking or knocking from worn lateral arm bushings
- Uneven rear tire wear caused by suspension misalignment
- Excessive movement from a worn ball joint assembly
- Handling drift or reduced rear-end control
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify rear fitment by year, model, and build date before installation, especially for 2011 Ford Flex, 2010-2011 Ford Taurus, and 2010-2011 Lincoln MKS applications before 9/19/2010. Inspect adjacent suspension components, and align the rear suspension after replacement to confirm proper geometry.
Quality Assurance
Mevotech manufactures suspension components for OE-style service applications, and this GS401242 assembly is built with a painted steel tube body, pre-greased ball joint, and rubber bushings for consistent replacement performance.
| Brand | Mevotech |
|---|---|
| Part Number | GS401242 |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Ball Joint Mounting Type | Unitized |
| Bushing Material | Natural rubber |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Finish | Paint |
| Length | 14.0 |
| Material | Steel tube |
| Pre Greased | Yes |
| Stud Type | Threaded |
| Width | 2.17 |
This part fits 8 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ford | Flex | Rear | Before 9/19/2010 |
| 2011 | Ford | Taurus | Rear | Before 9/19/2010 |
| 2011 | Lincoln | MKS | Rear | Before 9/19/2010 |
| 2010 | Ford | Flex | Rear | |
| 2010 | Ford | Taurus | Rear | Before 9/19/2010 |
| 2010 | Lincoln | MKS | Rear | Before 9/19/2010 |
| 2009 | Ford | Flex | Rear | |
| 2009 | Lincoln | MKS | Rear |
* 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:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.